Thomas Hobbes

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The Leviathan and its historical context. Reference. Thomas Hobbes Outline State of Nature: The concept of State of Nature Establishment of a social contract. ...»

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"?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   04/11/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « of nature ? Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are probably the most famous political thinkers of the 17th century. The generally accepted ...»

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?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Market study   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « First of all, we will argue that Realism relies on assumptions on human nature that were first put forward by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. ...»

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

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Machiavelli influenced a lot of political theorist and philosophers; some of them are Thomas Hobbes, Nietzsche, and also Mao Zedong. ...»

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

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « thousand years after Aristotle s time, his writings were still relevant, allowing us to compare his work, with later theorists such as Thomas Hobbes (1588 1679 ...»

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

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the sovereign; Conclusion; Works cited. Hobbes's account of religion/nationalism and terror management theory Throughout Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes makes repeated ...»

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

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/18/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « s political theory with reference to Machiavelli At first glance, comparing Niccolò Machiavelli s practical political analysis with Thomas Hobbes s principled ...»

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

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « of Jeremy Bentham who popularised the ideas, Austin was also inspired by political philosophers like Jean Bodin, David Hume or Thomas Hobbes arguing that the ...»

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

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Thomas Hobbes proclaimed that of the voluntary acts of every man, the object is some good to himself. Part VI, pg 705 Hobbes, Thomas. ...»

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?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Bibliography Hobbes, Tom Sorell, Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1986 Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes, Penguin Classics (1651) Philosophy and government 1572-1651, Richard ...»

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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