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The Religion of Nature Delineated · Theme
Society and Government
How The Religion of Nature Delineated develops Society and Government.
The book argues that society is natural to man for mutual welfare and protection, requiring laws, government, and magistrates to ensure the common good, with laws needing to be consistent with natural justice and truth.
Where it surfaces
- VII: Truths Respecting Particular Societies of Men, or Governments
The chapter extensively defines the nature, purpose, and structure of societies and governments, emphasizing laws, magistrates, and the common good.