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Single Idea 3921

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State]

Full Idea

The safety of the people is the supreme law.

Gist of Idea

The safety of the people is the supreme law

Source

David Hume (Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals [1751], III.II.157)

Book Reference

Hume,David: 'Enquiries Conc. Human Understanding, Morals', ed/tr. Selby-Bigge/Nidditch [OUP 1975], p.196


A Reaction

No political system ever seems able to disagree with this.