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Thomas Hobbes and the Politics of 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 present...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Finn, Stephen J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2004.
Series:Continuum studies in British philosophy.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Contents; Abbreviations for Hobbes's Works; 1 Background and Goals; 2 The Traditional Interpretation of Influence; 3 Hobbes's Political Agenda; 4 The Politics of the Philosophy of Mind; 5 The Politics of Language and Truth; 6 The Politics of Nominalism; 7 The Politics of Reason; Bibliography; Index.