The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the forbearance or assistance of other men. The first of these a just philosophy will probably induce us universally to explode.


Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, and Its Influence on Morals and Happiness (ed. 1798)


The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the ...

The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the ...

The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the ...

The real or supposed rights of man are of two kinds, active and passive; the right in certain cases to do as we list; and the right we possess to the ...