A Discourse Upon the Theory of Legitimate Government (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Dillon, Henry Augustus Dillon-Lee

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330818563 ISBN 13 : 9781330818565

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Foundations of Legitimate Government: How property, liberty, and public reason should limit power and secure justice

A clear, provocative examination of how property and liberty are tied to legitimate government.

This work argues that government exists to guard basic rights and that free, informed public discourse is essential to justice and stable rule.

From the origins of property and the role of intelligence to the limits of political power, the book invites readers to rethink how laws, taxation, and authority should work for all people. It weighs historical and moral arguments to show why public reason and civic virtue matter for a just society.

• Understand how ownership, equality, and social contracts shape political life
• See why intelligence and public opinion are central to preserving liberty
• Explore warnings about oppression, taxation, and military service as sources of grievance
• Consider how constitutional ideas grow from discussion, debate, and accountability

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, history of law, and reflections on justice and governance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330818563
• ISBN 13: 9781330818565
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 93
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