Hobbes and the law of nature / Perez Zagorin.

Author/creator Zagorin, Perez
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxi, 177 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Some basic Hobbesian concepts. The law of nature; Hobbes's critique of the natural law tradition; Natural rights -- Enter the law of nature. Human nature; The state of nature or man's natural condition; The precepts of the law of nature; Natural rights and the creation of the commonwealth; Consent, fear obligation, and populism -- The sovereign and the law of nature. The theory of sovereignty; The liberty of subjects; Hobbes's very moral sovereign -- Hobbes, the moral philosopher. Self and others; obligation; Is and ought; Religion and toleration.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009010318
ISBN9780691139807 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691139806 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JC153.H66 Z34 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold