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David Hume
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David Hume
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Sunday, May 7, 2023
A review of “David Hume” (audiobook)
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“It is evident, that all the sciences have a relation, greater or less, to human nature: and that however wide any of them may seem to run f...
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A review of “The Classical Economists” (audiobook)
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“The statesman, who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals, would not only load himself ...
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
David Hume criticized social contract theory severely …
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“My intention here is not to exclude the consent of the people from being one just foundation of government where it has place. It is sur...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
What's the difference between a “democracy” and a “republic”?
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"The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union, a republican form of government ... " - Article 4, Section...
Saturday, May 7, 2016
David Hume and “The Wealth of Nations”
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"Commerce and manufactures gradually introduced order and good government, and with them the liberty and security of individuals, amo...
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