LoginLECTURES ON JURISPRUDENCE
Description:
Smith’s Lectures on Jurisprudence, originally delivered at the University of Glasgow in 1762–1763, presents his “theory of the rules by which civil government ought to be directed.” The chief purpose of government, according to Smith, is to preserve justice; and “the object of justice is security from injury.” The state must protect the individual’s right to his person, property, reputation, and social relations.
Building on his Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith argues that the state must act as an impartial spectator, judging when an individual has been injured. The state must then design and apply civil and cr
... (more)
Manufacturer: LIBERTY FUND
ISBN-10 : 0 |
My tags:
ISBN-10 : 0 |
Add tags
Update feed
Ricardo Rafael posted a image 2 years, 7 months ago
Ricardo Rafael added this to owned list 2 years, 7 months ago