Indirect utility, justice, and equality in the political thought of David Hume

Autor:	Mark E. Yellin
Rok vydání:	2000
Předmět:	Politics Literature and Literary Theory Political Science and International Relations Consequentialism Sociology Positive economics Economic Justice Epistemology
Zdroj:	Critical Review. 14:375-389
ISSN:	1933-8007 0891-3811
DOI:	10.1080/08913810008443565
Popis:	Differing interpretations of the political thought of David Hume have tended to emphasize either conservative, gradualist elements similar to Burke or rationalist aspects similar to Hobbes. The concept of indirect utility as used by Hume reconciles these two approaches. Indirect utility is best illustrated by Hume's conception of justice, in contrast to his conception of benevolence, which yields direct benefits. This understanding of Hume's consequentialism also helps underscore certain egalitarian aspects of Hume's thought.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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