Morality in the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes : cases in the law of nature /

In this book, S.A. Lloyd provides a radical interpretation of Hobbes' laws of nature, revealing them to be not egoistic precepts of personal prudence but rather moral instructions for obtaining the common good. This account of Hobbes' moral philosophy stands in contrast to both divine comm...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lloyd, S. A., 1958-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Temas:
Hobbes, Thomas, > 1588-1679 > Ethics.
Hobbes, Thomas, > 1588-1679.
Hobbes, Thomas.
1600-1699
Ethics, Modern > 17th century.
Natural law > History > 17th century.
Morale > 17e siècle.
Droit naturel > Histoire > 17e siècle.
PHILOSOPHY > Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
Ethics.
Ethics, Modern.
Natural law.
Moral
Naturgesetz
Natuurfilosofie.
Moraal.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Moral judgements
  • Moral judges : human nature and motivation
  • The law of nature : definition and function
  • A critical examination of derivations of the laws of nature
  • The reciprocity interpretation of Hobbes's moral philosophy
  • Self-effacing natural law and the duty to submit to government
  • Fools, hyprocrites, zealots, and dupes : civil character and social stability
  • The unity of practical wisdom.

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