Thomas Hobbes and the Politics of Natural Philosophy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

Del i serien Continuum Studies in British Philosophy

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Beskrivning

In 1625, Charles I inherited not only his father's crown, but also his desire to run the country without interference from Parliament. But many members of Parliament opposed the King on issues of taxation, religion and the royal prerogative. It was in this historical context that Hobbes presented a political philosophy that, at least in his opinion, achieved the status of a science, in a nation that was 'boiling hot with questions concerning the rights of dominion and the obedience due from subjects'. In this important new book, Stephen J. Finn argues that, contrary to the traditional interpretation, Hobbes's political views influence his theoretical and natural philosophy and not the other way about. Such an interpretation, it is argued, provides a better appreciation of Hobbes's writings, both philosophical and political.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-06-04
Mått:156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt:300 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Continuum Studies in British Philosophy
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9780826486424

Utforska kategorier

Statsvetenskap och politisk teori inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Stephen J. Finn teaches philosophy at Seattle University. His publications include journal articles on Ockham and on Hobbes.

Recensioner i media

"'This work by Stephen Finn turns Hobbes scholarship on its head by arguing that Hobbes's natural philosophy is best understood as a development and elaboration of his political philosophy and not the other way around... Hobbes scholars will find this book penetrating and insightful, even if they disagree with the conclusions of the author. I believe this work is one of the most in-depth studies of Hobbes's thought available in the English speaking world today.' James J. McCartney, Villanova University, PA"

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: The Traditional Interpretation of Influence; Chapter 3: Hobbes's Political Agenda; Chapter 4: The Politics of the Philosophy of Mind; Chapter 5: Hobbes's Philosophy of Language; Chapter 6: The Political Influence; Bibliography; Index.