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Hume thinks that as persons become aware that stability of possessions is advantageous to each individually, they also realize that stability is not possible unless everyone refrains from disturbing others' possessions.
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In A Treatise of Human Nature (1739 40), he argued that "the rule concerning the stability of possession" is a product of spontaneous ordering processes, because "it arises gradually, and acquires force by a slow progression, and by our repeated experience of the inconveniences of transgressing it".
This redirection of self-interest, aided by our natural tendency to sympathize with the feelings of others who benefit from stability of possession, gives rise to our approval of justice.
Some examples of priorities that people often have include: money, family, sex, respect, security, stability, material possessions, and comfort.
The Paradox of Possessions.
Limit the expense of possessions.
Stability, of sorts, then.
But stability of what?
But stability of which prices?
But stability of what prices?
Therein lies a stability of sorts.
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