For those with an interest in opinion as the ultimate foundation of political authority and legitimacy (including as an alternative to the social contract tradition) it is natural to focus on Hume’s writings, especially. But recently I noticed a chain of argument in
Interesting analysis. Federalist 49, in particular the passage asserting opinion as the foundation for political authority, is (relatively briefly) is discussed by Hannah Arendt in her "Truth and Politics," which is well worth reading (and rereading).
Interesting analysis. Federalist 49, in particular the passage asserting opinion as the foundation for political authority, is (relatively briefly) is discussed by Hannah Arendt in her "Truth and Politics," which is well worth reading (and rereading).
https://german.yale.edu/sites/default/files/arendt.truth_and_politicslying_in_politics.pdf
Yes that had a big impact on me a decade ago.