Synthesized answer
The provided passage does not explicitly list the evidence the author uses. However, it does state that Smith's *Lectures on Jurisprudence* were originally delivered at the University of Glasgow [1]. The content of these lectures presents his "theory of the rules by which civil government ought to be directed" [1].
The passage also indicates that Smith builds on his *Theory of Moral Sentiments* in his arguments about the role of the state [1]. This suggests that his previous work may serve as a foundational element for the evidence presented in *Lectures on Jurisprudence*. However, the specific types of evidence, such as empirical data, historical examples, or logical deductions, are not detailed in this excerpt.
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From the book
Title: Lectures on jurisprudence by Adam Smith Description: Smith's Lectures on Jurisprudence, originally delivered at the University of Glasgow in 1762-1763, present his "theory of the rules by which civil government ought to be directed." The chief purpose of government, according to Smith, is to preserve justice; and "the object of justice is security from injury." The state must protect the individual's right to his person, property, reputation, and social relations. Building on his Theory of Moral Sentiments, Smith argues that the state must act as an impartial spectator, judging when…