Ideas from 'Of the original contract' by David Hume [1741], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Hume's Essays' by Hume,David [Edinburgh Press 1900,-]].

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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas

21103

Moral questions can only be decided by common opinion

24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 3. Natural Values / b. Natural equality

21099

People must have agreed to authority, because they are naturally equal, prior to education

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

21100

The idea that society rests on consent or promises undermines obedience

20495

We no more give 'tacit assent' to the state than a passenger carried on board a ship while asleep

21101

The people would be amazed to learn that government arises from their consent

25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 7. Freedom to leave

6703	Poor people lack the knowledge or wealth to move to a different state

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 4. Property rights

21102

We all know that the history of property is founded on injustices