Hume's Theory of Justice

The Author Discusses The Third Of The 3 Books Which Make Up Hume's 'a Treatise Of Human Nature' - ' Of Morals'. 'of Morals' Is Also Divided Into Three Parts, The Second Part Of Which Is The Subject Of This Book. In It Hume Attempts To Give An Empiricist Theory Of Justice. Justice, Whether A Natural Or Artificial Virtue -- Of The Origin Of Justice And Property -- Of The Rules That Determine Property -- Of The Transference Of Property By Consent -- Of The Obligation Of Promises -- Some Farther Reflexions Concerning Justice And Injustice -- Of The Origin Of Government -- Of The Source Of Allegiance -- Of The Measures Of Allegiance -- Of The Objects Of Allegiance -- Of The Laws Of Nations -- Of Chastity And Modesty -- Epilogue -- Appendix. Jonathan Harrison. Includes Index.