Part Second, Chapter I
Great part of that order which reigns among mankind is not the effect of government. It has its origin in the principles of society and the natural constitution of man.Read in Books4Free →
Society vs. Government
From Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
Paine argues society is created by our wants and is a blessing, while government arises from our wickedness and is at best a necessary evil. Much of what government claims credit for actually arises from spontaneous social cooperation.
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