Cato's Letters

Cato’s Letters are a series of influential essays from the 1720s written by British writers Charles Gordon and John Trenchard. They promote ideas of individual liberty, free speech, and limited government, emphasizing the importance of an informed and active citizenry for maintaining freedom. These essays argued against authoritarian rule and censorship, advocating for the rights of people to think, speak, and participate in governance. Their ideas significantly influenced the development of liberal political thought and helped shape democratic principles, especially in the context of UK and American history.