Thomas Hobbes
Synopsis abstract : «Outline.. State of nature.. Sovereignty has to be absolute.. The efficiency constraint of sovereignty. . The attributes of sovereignty according to Hobbes.. The Leviathan and its historical context.. Reference.....»
What are the differences between Locke's and Hobbes' notions of the "state of nature"?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Two strongly divergent views of human nature. Preliminary remarks on the concept of the state of nature. A dissimilar account of the state of nature in its initial form: two different behavioral analyses. The essence and the role of...»
To what extent does Realism naturalize war?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The attempts to the present war. Thomas Hobbes, in the Leviathan. Hobbesian approach. Study of realist theory. Kenneth Waltz's view. Conclusion. Bibliography....»
Niccolo Machiavelli
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Machiavelli.. Early life.. Concern with study of political reality using history or interpretations.. The Prince: Advice for a good prince.. Princes must know the art of war.. A prince must 'commits himself'.. Choosing between being...»
Aristotle, Hobbes and Machiavelli on Governance
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A fundamental assumption made by Aristotle.. Aristotle's view of the political aspect of the human function.. Aristotle's account of the relation between a person and the polis.. Hobbes and civilization.. The Enlightenment aimed to...»
Hobbes's account of religion/nationalism and terror management theory
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cancer treatments. Hobbes and the terror management theories. Religious belief. The role of death . Interesting problem for the sovereign . Conclusion. Works cited....»
Contrasting the Prince and the Sovereign: Considering Hobbes's political theory with reference to Machiavelli
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Contradiction in thought between The Prince and The Discourses. Machiavelli's advocating of the totalitarian prince as an immediate practical improvement . Hobbes and the three forms of government. Machiavelli: Good forms of government...»
Critically discuss the legal theory of Austin
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Austin and the law . The main argument of Hart . The typology of Austin. Conclusion. Bibliography....»
The Illusion of Civilization and Illusions Within
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The men who have a pessimistic view of humanity . A contrasting view of human nature and the writings of the philosophers John Locke . The illusion created by religion . The use of illusion in civilization . Conclusion....»
What is the function of representation in Hobbes conception of political power as presented in the Leviathan?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Leviathan and its representation.. Why is representation necessary to protect the individuals' lives?. The covenant as the foundation of the sovereign's authority.. Who is this mortal God? The representation (as depiction) of the...»
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