“It is self-evident that no number of men, by conspiring, and calling themselves a government, can acquire any rights whatever over other men, or other men's property, which they had not before, as individuals.”
Quote by Lysander Spooner
Work
The collected works of Lysander Spooner
The works encompass a range of topics including philosophy, law, and social issues, reflecting Spooner's advocacy for individual rights and his criticism of the institution of slavery. more
Author
Lysander Spooner
Lysander Spooner was an American philosopher, abolitionist, and legal theorist who lived from January 19, 1808, to May 14, 1887. He is recognized for his contributions to the philosophy of individual rights and his advocacy for the abolition of slavery. Spooner's work has had a profound impact on the fields of law and philosophy. more
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