Gabriel Bonnot Abbé de Mably

1709–1785

Nationality: French

Historical Period: The 18th Century

The Abbé de Mably (1709-1785) was the brother of Condillac and a noted French political writer of republican sympathies who thought the state should redistribute wealth of the grounds of equality.

Quotes from Gabriel Bonnot Abbé de Mably:

• Gabriel Bonnot Abbé de Mably argues with John Adams about the dangers of a “commercial elite” seizing control of the new Republic and using it to their own advantage

Titles from Gabriel Bonnot Abbé de Mably:

• Author: Remarks concerning the Government and Laws of the United States of America