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Adam Smith – Lectures on Jurisprudence -

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Born in Soctland, studied in Oxford Inspired heavily by David Hume o Humean style: Historian, Discussion of Morality o The doctrine of unintended consequences  “As if by an invisible hand” Students of Smith: Niall Ferguson ‘History of constitution and the formation of the state’ ‘the contemporary perception of democracy and their vision of ancient democracy’

What is the nature of government in a nation of hunters? -

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The forms of government: 3 distinct forms - The 1st is that wherein the power of making laws and regulations, of trying causes or appointing judges, and of making peace or war, are all vested in one person. This is called a monarchical government. (the other 2 are aristocracy and democracy) How is power exercised? o The sovereign power in a state consists of 3 parts. o 1. The first is the legislative, or the power of making laws. o 2. Judicial, which is also evident from the word; it is that of trying causes and passing judgement or of settling other judges. o 3. The power of making peace or war. (executive) The Government of Hunters is Democracy – Interesting A gathering of people who act in a community. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Political-Judgement-Essays-John-Dunn/dp/1108436544/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF8&qid=1507565494&sr=8-1&keywords=Political+Judgement%3A+Essays+for+John+Dunn

Hume’s theory of Nature of Government -

It is amazing everywhere the rulers are few and the ruled are many. Even the Mamluks. How is this so? This is because the people are disposed to allegiance. James Harrington said the balance of property determines the distribution of power Power is only...