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Single Idea 2372

[from 'Leviathan' by Thomas Hobbes, in 23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 1. Contractarianism ]

Full Idea

He that performeth first in the case of a contract, is said to 'merit' that which he is to receive by the performance of the other, and he hath it as due.

Gist of Idea

The person who performs first in a contract is said to 'merit' the return, and is owed it

Source

Thomas Hobbes (Leviathan [1651], 1.14)

Book Reference

Hobbes,Thomas: 'Leviathan', ed/tr. Macpherson,C.B. [Penguin 1981], p.195