The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes' Leviathan by Glen Newey (English) Paperback B

Description: The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes' Leviathan by Glen Newey The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes Leviathan introduces the major themes in Hobbes great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought, and his seminal text Leviathan is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy ever written.The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes Leviathan introduces the major themes in Hobbes great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work, examining: The context of Hobbes work and the background to his writing Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meanings and impact The reception the book received when first seen by the world The relevance of Hobbes work to modern philosophy, its legacy and influenceWith further reading included throughout, this text follows Hobbes original work closely, making it essential reading for all students of philosophy and politics, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work. Author Biography Glen Newey is Professor of Political Theory at the Université libre de Bruxelles. His main research interest is political philosophy, on which he has published widely. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Hobbes Life 2. Leviathan: the book 3. Human Knowledge, Reason and Ignorance 4. The State of Nature: Law and Right 5. State of Nature to Commonwealth 6. Contract and Consent 7. Sovereignty, State, Commonwealth 8. Law, Crime, Punishment 9. Religious Liberty and Toleration 10. Leviathan and International Relations 11. The afterlife of the Leviathan Details ISBN0415671329 Author Glen Newey Year 2014 ISBN-10 0415671329 ISBN-13 9780415671323 Media Book Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2014-04-15 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.1 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title ROUTLEDGE GDBK TO HOBBES LEVIA Edition Description Revised Language English Residence ENK Affiliation University of Keele, UK Pages 376 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2014-04-15 AU Release Date 2014-04-15 NZ Release Date 2014-04-15 Series The Routledge Guides to the Great Books Alternative 9780415671316 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134426552;

Price: 68.19 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-05T02:05:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.71 AUD