From the natural man to the political machine: sovereignty and power in the works of thomas hobbes
Auteur :
Ratulea, Gabriela
Éditeur :
Peter Lang AG
ISBN :
9783631665503
Date de publication :
9 juil. 2015
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,8 cm
Poids :
270 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
The book analyses the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes in connection with the tradition of natural law and modern liberal thought. It emphasizes Hobbes’s peculiar contribution to modern individualism. The main concepts of his philosophy such as natural condition of mankind, social contract, sovereignty and political obligation are analyzed.