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1822. Aug. 22. Constitut. Code

§. 2 First principles enumerated

1. Position, Axiom. The right and perfect end of government in every political community is the greatest happiness
of all the individuals of which it is composed:

Say in other words the greatest happiness of the greatest
number.

In speaking of the correspondent first principle, call it the
greatest-happiness principle

2. The actual end of go

In speaking of this end of government, call it the right and
proper end of goverment

2. Position - Axiom. The actual end of government, is
in every political community the greatest happiness of those
whether one or many by whom the powers of government are exercised.
In general terms the proof of this position may be referred to particular
experience, as brought to view by the history of all nations.

This experience may be termed particular inasmuch as the
particular class of rulers is the only class concerned or to which it bears
reference: this may be called the experimental or practical proof,

For further proof reference may be made to the general
indeed the all comprehensive condition principle of human nature.
This position which takes this fact for its subject may be termed
an axiom and may be expressed in the words following
and the expression given to it is as follows

In the general tenor of human life, in every human breast self-regarding interest is predominant
over all other interests put together. Men their
Self-regard is predominant: in them self-regarding interests is predominant
over all other interests put together - as their self-preference has
place every where.

This position may in to some eyes present itself in the character
of an axiom: as such self-evident, and not standing need of
proof. To In others as a position or proposition which how plainly clearly
so ever true, still stands in need of proof.

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Date_1	1822-08-22	Marginal Summary Numbering	1-5
Box	036	Main Headings	constitutional code
Folio number	090	Info in main headings field	constitut. code
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