“An established government has an infinite advantage, by that very circumstance of its being established--the bulk of mankind being governed by authority, not reason, and never attributing authority to anything that has not the recommendation of antiquity.”
Quote by David Hume
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Hume: Political Essays
This book compiles essays by the renowned philosopher and historian David Hume, delving into topics such as constitutionalism, the nature of sovereignty, and the principles of political power. The essays reflect Hume's influential ideas on the functioning of governments and the social contract. more
Author
David Hume
David Hume, born on May 7, 1711, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on August 25, 1776, was an outstanding philosopher, historian, and economist. Known for his contributions to empiricism and skepticism, his works have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophy, economics, and psychology. more
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