Thomas Hobbes and the Politics of Natural Philosophy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

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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

Utgivningsdatum2004-06-04
Mått156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt300 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieContinuum Studies in British Philosophy
Antal sidor208
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9780826486424

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"'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"