Hume wrote, "A single act of justice is frequently contrary to __________; and were it to stand alone, without being followed by other acts, may, in itself, be very prejudicial to society.
A) public interest
B) religious laws
C) logic
D) fundamental justice

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Hume suggests that a single act of justice may not be in line with the public interest and may, without further acts of justice, actually harm society. Hume believed that justice should serve the public interest in general, rather than any particular individual or group, and that justice should be balanced with other social concerns such as mercy, expediency, and societal harmony.

Hume Wrote, "A Single Act of Justice Is Frequently Contrary