Hobbes : morals and politics

Author(s)

• Raphael, D. D. (David Daiches)

Bibliographic Information

Hobbes : morals and politics

D.D. Raphael

（Political thinkers / general editor, Geraint Parry, v. 6）

Routledge, 2004

[2nd ed.]

• : pbk.

Note

Reprint. Originally published: London : G. Allen & Unwin, 1977. With "Preface to the second edition"

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780415326889

Description

First published in 1977 this book is both expository and critical and concentres on Hobbes' ethical and political theory, but also considering the effect on these of his metaphysics. Updated, with a new preface especially for this re-issue, which brings together recent scholarship on Hobbes, a particular useful feature of the book is the new, critical bibliography.

Table of Contents

• Preface to the Second Edition, D. D. Raphael
• Preface, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 1 The Man, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 2 Problem and Method, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 3 Metaphysics and Psychology, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 4 Morals and Politics - I, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 5 Morals and Politics - II, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 6 Criticism, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 7 Interpretations - I, D. D. Raphael
• Chapter 8 Interpretations - II, D. D. Raphael

Volume

: pbk. ISBN 9780415326926

Description

Hobbes' writing surprises, shocks, amuses and, above all stimulates criticism both of himself and of our conventional wisdom. This book, which is both expository and critical, concentrates on Hobbes' s ethical and political theory, but also considers the effect of these on his metaphysics. Updated, with a new preface and critical bibliography, this book will be particularly useful as an introduction for undergraduates.

Table of Contents

Preface to the paperback edition 1. The Man 2. Problem and Method 3. Metaphysics and Psychology 4. Morals and Politics - I 5. Morals and Politics - II 6. Criticism 7. Interpretations - I 8. Interpretations - II Index

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Details

• NCID: BA65985284
• ISBN:
  • 0415326885
  • 0415326923
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: x, 104 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : JC153.H66
  • DC : 172
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679 -- Political science
  • LCSH : Political ethics
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA65984532