Naturaleza y función del gobierno en Hume
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Government, Social institutions, Theory of justice, Artificial virtues, Modern political science, Psycho-social action theory, Akrasia, Social ascetism, Short-term interest, Long term interest, Balance of interests, Cooperative scheme, Refinement,
Abstract
I explore Hume’s argument for the existence of government, in which he articulates psychological and social elements. Given the human tendency to satisfy the proximate above the remote interests, the fulfilment of the rules of justice, which makes social cooperation possible, must be warranted by the artifice of government. Once the government is in place, it also performs a coordinating function, which strengthens preexistent activities, such as commerce. Indirectly, the government fulfils also a civilizing function.Downloads
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2008-10-10
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González A. M. . (2008). Naturaleza y función del gobierno en Hume. Revista de Filosofía , 33(1), 161-196. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/RESF/article/view/RESF0808120161A
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