David Hume (May 7, 1711 - August 25, 1776) on State and Oppression

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(1711 - 1776)

Scottish Enlightenment Philosopher, Historian, Economist, Librarian and Essayist, as well as Philosophical Empiricist, Skeptic, and Naturalist

: Generally regarded as one of the most important philosophers to write in English, David Hume (1711?1776) was also well known in his own time as an historian and essayist. (From: Plato.Stanford.edu.)


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Quote #7 on Political Struggle Quotes >> State and Oppression

“Aristocracies are better adapted for peace and order, and accordingly were most admired by ancient writers; but they are jealous and oppressive.”

Source: "Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth," by David Hume, 1754.

"Idea of a Perfect Commonwealth," by David Hume, 1754.

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