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There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men

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Epicurus

Greek philosopher (341-270 BC) who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good.

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  • Fen Victoria
    Fen Victoria
    I don’t understand the word compact in this context. Can anyone enlighten me?
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er bestaat niet zoiets als rechtvaardigheid in het abstracte; het is slechts een verbond tussen mannen

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