Reciprocity in France [ Political & Moral philosophy ]
… Second, it shows how the term combined a ‘gift-giving’ discourse stressing generosity, obligation and solidarity, with a commercial discourse stressing balance, utility and mutual benefits. To exercise reciprocity was to be both … and duties’ that ‘naturally and necessarily’ constituted the basis of civil society ( Le Mercier de la Rivière 12) . ‘Without duties, rights cease to exist.’ ( Le Mercier de la Rivière 14) Thomas Paine would later invoke reciprocity in … not give rise to reciprocity will no longer exist […] Balance will be established by bringing advantages to all peoples without any detriments; all will benefit.’ 17 But liberalized trade, it turned out, was no guarantee of mutual benefits. …
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