Principles of Political Economy: Deduced from the Natural Laws of Social Welfare and Applied to the Present State of Britain |
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... ment should not only possess a pure and single- minded desire to accomplish their task , but like- wise a thorough knowledge of the principles of natural right , and of the circumstances which de- termine the happiness of individuals ...
... ment should not only possess a pure and single- minded desire to accomplish their task , but like- wise a thorough knowledge of the principles of natural right , and of the circumstances which de- termine the happiness of individuals ...
Page 53
... ment - nay , that some kinds of wealth may be greatly augmented at a great sacrifice of human happiness is easily demonstrable . Suppose , for example , a race of absolute sovereigns to have a taste for jewels , and to employ several ...
... ment - nay , that some kinds of wealth may be greatly augmented at a great sacrifice of human happiness is easily demonstrable . Suppose , for example , a race of absolute sovereigns to have a taste for jewels , and to employ several ...
Page 347
... ment of land in this country , and the increase of its productiveness . The cost of an enclosure act , and the accompanying expenses of survey and applotment , & c . , rarely falls within a thou- sand pounds , and often exceeds five ...
... ment of land in this country , and the increase of its productiveness . The cost of an enclosure act , and the accompanying expenses of survey and applotment , & c . , rarely falls within a thou- sand pounds , and often exceeds five ...
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PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE ON the Coincidence of | 1 |
Primary Natural Rights1 To Personal | 13 |
Duty of a Government the securing | 28 |
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