Thomas Hobbes and the Politics of Natural Philosophy
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2004
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (Verlag)
978-0-8264-8642-4 (ISBN)
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (Verlag)
978-0-8264-8642-4 (ISBN)
Takes issue with the near-universal tendency of Hobbes scholars to emphasize the influence of Hobbes's natural philosophy on his political philosophy. This book shows how Hobbes's political ideas influence his natural philosophy.
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.
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.
Stephen J. Finn teaches philosophy at Seattle University. His publications include journal articles on Ockham and on Hobbes.
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.
| Reihe/Serie | Continuum Studies in British Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 300 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8264-8642-8 / 0826486428 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8264-8642-4 / 9780826486424 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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