Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hobbes and LeviathanRoutledge, 2008 M01 7 - 320 pages Hobbes is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought and his book Leviathan is widely recognized as one of the greatest works of political philosophy. In this GuideBook Glen Newey offers a balanced guide to this key text that explores both its historical and philosophical aspects. The author introduces:
The Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hobbes and Leviathan is the ideal introduction for students who wish to understand more about this important philosopher and this classic work of philosophy. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
1 HOBBESS LIFE | 8 |
THE BOOK | 23 |
3 HUMAN KNOWLEDGE REASON AND IGNORANCE | 33 |
LAW AND RIGHT | 50 |
5 STATE OF NATURE TO COMMONWEALTH | 69 |
6 CONTRACT AND CONSENT | 87 |
7 SOVEREIGNTY STATE COMMONWEALTH | 106 |
8 LAW CRIME PUNISHMENT | 125 |
9 RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AND TOLERATION | 142 |
10 LEVIATHAN AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 160 |
CONCLUSION | 176 |
NOTES | 180 |
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