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Hobbesian Moral and Political Theory
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Description
Hobbes's case against anarchy, based on his notorious claim that life outside the political State would be a "war of all against all," is analyzed in detail, while his endorsement of the absolutist State is traced to certain false hypotheses about political sociology. With these eliminated, Hobbes's principles support a liberal redistributive (or "satisfactory") State and a limited right of revolution. Turning to normative issues, the book explains Hobbes's account of morality based on enlightened self-interest and shows how the Hobbesian version of social contract theory justifies the political obligations of citizens of satisfactory States.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
480
Release Date:
1986-10-21
Publication Date:
1986-10-21
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
069102765X
ISBN13:
9780691027654
Weight:
773 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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