Hume's Political Philosophy

This videos outlines some elements of Hume's political philosophy, focusing on his rejection of social contract theory and his conventionalist account of property and government authority.

0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Political allegiance
3:41 - Social contract theory
8:59 - Against tacit consent
22:28 - Convention
27:37 - Property by convention
41:53 - Government by convention
48:09 - Hume's conservatism

[nomadbl]

Could you cite the sources for further reference?

[jimmyfaulkner]

Hi Kane B. I’m new to studying political philosophy and I have a question for you. The question is what do you think is the right method for answering the big questions in political philosophy?

[pedroskywalker]

Was Hume a classical liberal or a conservative?

[michaeldalscais]

@Kane B R.e. Your most recent video on Hume: it’s such a shame that these videos attract the utter dregs of society. I think that you made the best choice with regard to blocking the comment section. I think that in an “open society” (to use Poppers idiom) the so called ‘Overton window‘ shouldn’t restrict rational inquiry....that is of course, within reason, i.e. heinous positions like Nazism should not be given the light of day; we should not tolerate the intolerant.
Anyway I am interested in your opinion on something, if you would be so kind. Do you think Quine was a modern day Hume?: they were both naturalists, politically conservative - albeit in a highly unusual way i.e. they both arrived at this position from a rational perspective and were both radical in their general philosophical thought. Furthermore one could argue that Quine’s ‘naturalized epistemology’ is a continuation of Hume’s naturalistic project. At any rate I would be glad to hear your thoughts on my ramble.

[angelawho]

DavidHumes @#LawrenceKohlberg @#SelfActualization? @#FreedomFromUnwantedForce @#Unencumbered? @#Examinations @#Monastic? #SeminalRegents

[cunjoz]

ah yes good ol consequentialism and "you derive a benefit" argument.
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