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Lectures on Jurisprudence
by Smith, Adam, Meek, R. L., Raphael, D. D.
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- Comments: Smiths 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 individuals right to his person, property, reputation, and social relations.Building on his Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith argues that the state must act as...
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- ISBN-13: 9780865970113
- ISBN: 0865970114
- Publisher: Liberty Fund, Incorporated
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Smith's "Lectures on Jurisprudence", originally delivered at Glasgow University in 1762-1763, presents his "theory of the rules by which civil government ought to be directed". 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, Thus, regulations concerning trade, commerce, and production must be crafted so as to encourage rather than interfere with other productive capacities.Smith, Adam is the author of 'Lectures on Jurisprudence' with ISBN 9780865970113 and ISBN 0865970114.
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