Ideas from 'Of Civil Liberty' by David Hume [1750], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Selected Essays' by Hume,David [OUP 1996,978-0-19-954030-3]].

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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy
Modern monarchies are (like republics) rule by law, rather than by men
                        Full Idea: In modern times monarchical government seems to have made the greatest advances towards perfection. It may now be affirmed of civilized monarchies, what was formerly said in praise of republics alone, that they are a government of laws, not of men.
                        From: David Hume (Of Civil Liberty [1750], p.54)
                        A reaction: Dreams of simple 'government by law' disappeared with the rise of modern media, which can be controlled by wealth.