Naturaleza y función del gobierno en Hume

Abstract

I explore Hume’s argument for the existence of government, in which he articulates psychological and social elements. Given the human tendency to satisfy the proximate above the remote interests, the fulfilment of the rules of justice, which makes social cooperation possible, must be warranted by the artifice of government. Once the government is in place, it also performs a coordinating function, which strengthens preexistent activities, such as commerce. Indirectly, the government fulfils also a civilizing function.

Keywords

• Gobierno
• Instituciones sociales
• Teoría de la justicia
• Virtudes artificiales
• Ciencia política moderna
• Teoría psico-social de la acción
• Akrasia
• Ascetismo social
• Interés a corto plazo
• Interés a largo plazo
• Equilibrio de intereses