Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Eubulides, Avineri,S/De-Shalit,A and David Hume

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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State

3921	The safety of the people is the supreme law [Hume]

21096

The only purpose of government is to administer justice, which brings security [Hume]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

21100

The idea that society rests on consent or promises undermines obedience [Hume]

20495

We no more give 'tacit assent' to the state than a passenger carried on board a ship while asleep [Hume]

21101

The people would be amazed to learn that government arises from their consent [Hume]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions

21091

It would be absurd if even a free constitution did not impose restraints, for the public good [Hume]