...justice is rooted in a system of conventions. They arise spontaneously as
behavioural equilibria that bring mutual advantage to those adopting them. They
protect life, limb, property and the pursuit of peaceful purposes, and require the
fulfilment of reciprocal promises.
-Anthony de Jasay, Inspecting the Foundations of Liberalism
Conventions against torts like murder and theft are older than civilization. I think it is a safe bet they will still be around in a thousand years.
-Anthony de Jasay, Inspecting the Foundations of Liberalism
Conventions against torts like murder and theft are older than civilization. I think it is a safe bet they will still be around in a thousand years.