“That the corruption of the best thing produces the worst, is grown into a maxim, and is commonly proved, among other instances, by the pernicious effects of superstition and enthusiasm, the corruptions of true religion.”
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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
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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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