and will be satisfied with nothing but sound reason and philosophy.BUT here an English reader will be apt to enquire concerning that famous revolu∣tion, which has had such a happy influence on our constitution, and has been attended with such mighty consequences. We have already remark'd, that in the case of enor∣mous tyranny and oppression, 'tis lawful to take arms even against supreme power; and that as government is a mere human inven∣tion for mutual advantage and security, it no longer imposes any obligation, either natural or moral, when once it ceases to have that tendency. But tho' this general principle be authoriz'd by common sense, and the practice of all ages, 'tis certainly impossible for the laws, or even for philo∣sophy, to establish any particular rules, by which we may know when resistance is lawful; and decide all controversies, which may arise on that subject. This may not only happen with regard to supreme power; but 'tis possible, even in some constitu∣tions, where the legislative authority is not lodg'd in one person, that there may be a magistrate so eminent and powerful, as to oblige the laws to keep silence in this par∣ticular. 0