Occupation: Philosopher Birth: August 8, 1694 Death: January 14, 1747
The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right th….
Unalienable rights are essential limitations to all governments..
Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means..
That action is best which procures the greatest happiness..
Many are really virtuous who cannot explain what virtue is . . . But the powers themselves in reality perform their several operations with sufficien….