Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue and Arms is a collection of lectures delivered by Adam Smith, a renowned Scottish philosopher and economist, at the University of Glasgow in the 18th century. The book covers a wide range of topics related to government and society, including the role of justice in maintaining a stable society, the importance of a well-functioning police force, the proper methods of taxation and revenue collection, and the necessity of a strong military defense. Smith's lectures are highly influential in ...
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Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue and Arms is a collection of lectures delivered by Adam Smith, a renowned Scottish philosopher and economist, at the University of Glasgow in the 18th century. The book covers a wide range of topics related to government and society, including the role of justice in maintaining a stable society, the importance of a well-functioning police force, the proper methods of taxation and revenue collection, and the necessity of a strong military defense. Smith's lectures are highly influential in the development of modern political theory and economics. He argues that a just society is one in which individuals are free to pursue their own self-interest, but within the framework of a system of laws that protect the rights of all citizens. He also emphasizes the importance of a well-functioning police force in maintaining order and preventing crime, as well as the need for a fair and efficient system of taxation and revenue collection to fund government services. Overall, Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue and Arms is a seminal work that offers valuable insights into the nature of government and society, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and policymakers today.1896. Lectures delivered in the University of Glasgow by Smith who was the Scottish political economist and philosopher and who became famous for his influential book The Wealth of Nations. Contents of this volume are divided into the following Parts: Of Justice; Of Police; Of Arms; and Of the Laws of Nations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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