Thomas Hobbes and the Political Philosophy of Glory [Hardcover]

Gabriella Slomp (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0312234198 | ISBN-13: 978-0312234195 | Publication Date: August 5, 2000

Hobbes's philosophical discourse is deconstructed as the interplay of the drama of individual behavior as perceived by rational agents and the detached analysis of conflict a by a political geometer. The author solves some long-standing problems in Hobbesian political philosophy (e.g., the role of glory, Hobbes' pessimism) and shows the consistency of Hobbes's attempt to derive absolutism as the only stable political association.

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Review

'This may well be the most impressive new book on Hobbes appearing over the past two decades or more.' - Political Studies --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Gabriella Slomp is Lecturer in Political Theory, University of St. Andrews, Scotland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (August 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312234198
• ISBN-13: 978-0312234195
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,544,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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