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...»

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....»

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...»

Is civil disobedience ever justified?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « justification to disobey the law. The first of these arguments can be found in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes. The main idea being that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The theory of civil disobedience.. The idea of democracy.. Democratic regime and moral obligation to abide by the law.. Democratic form of government and justification to disobey law.. Democracy and the European political...»

If you lack money do you also lack freedom? Please explain your position with reference to the works of at least two of the following: Berlin, Taylor, and MacCallum

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Thomas Hobbes for example has the following definition of liberty: a free man is he that ( ) is not hindered to do what he hath the will to do . ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Meaning of liberty.. The negative definition of liberty.. Differences between positive and negative liberty.. The concept of negative liberty.. Criticism against the concept of positive liberty.. Limitations of distinction between...»

The Cold war and the Cuban missile crisis

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « To paraphrase Thomas Hobbes, the Cold War was "nasty, brutish, and long". II) The Cuban missiles crisis The USA could not give up after the Bay of Pigs fiasco. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Cold War.. The characteristics of the Cold War.. Understanding the Cold War.. The weapons race as a dynamic race in the Cold War.. Decolonisation during the Cold War.. The Cuban missiles crisis.. Unleashing of the CIA operation.. Coming of John...»

The Political Spectrum: A Different Approach

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « freedoms. Thomas Hobbes came up with the idea of negative freedoms, or the sphere of action which is free of government control. In ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Conventional Left-Right Spectrum. Simple Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. More Complicated Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. Three Dimensional Plotting of Measurements along Spectrum. Relating Modern Day Politics in a...»

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