Positive Institutions Not To Be Compared With, Or Preferred Before Moral Duties And Virtues As To Their Rank, Order, Excellency, Intrinsic Value, Etc. is a philosophical treatise written by John Chilton in 1730. The book explores the relationship between positive institutions, such as laws and social customs, and moral duties and virtues. Chilton argues that while positive institutions are important for maintaining social order, they should not be...