Theory of politics : Containing A treatise of human nature, book III, parts I and II, and thirteen of the Essays, moral, political and literary /
David Hume, edited by Frederick Watkins.
- Edinburgh ; New York : Nelson, 1951.
- xxx, 245 p. ; 19 cm.
- Nelson philosophical texts .
Bibliography: p. xxx.
Moral Distinctions not derived from Reason -- Moral Distinctions derived from a Moral Sense -- Justice, whether a Natural or Artificial Virtue? -- Of the Origin of Justice and Property -- Of the Rules which determine Property -- Of the Transference of Property by Consent -- Of the Obligation of Promises -- Some further Reflections concerning Justice and Injustice -- Of the Origin of Government -- Of the Source of Allegiance -- Of the Measures of Allegiance -- Of the Objects of Allegience -- Of the Laws of Nations -- Of Chastity and Modesty -- Of the Liberty of the Press -- That Politics may be reduced to a Science -- Of the first Principles of Government -- Of the Origin of Government -- Of the Independence of Parliament -- Whether the British Government inclines more to Absolute Monarchy or to a Republic? -- Of Parties in general -- Of Civil Liberty -- Of the Balance of Power -- Of the Original Contract -- Of Passive Obedience -- Of the Coalition of Parties -- Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth.