Hobbes's account of religion/nationalism and terror management theory

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « In conclusion, I have now summarized some of the primary shared propositions of Hobbesian political philosophy and the psychological theory of Hobbes, Thomas. ...»

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....»

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 : « And even if Locke s philosophy sometimes seems to be rooted Bibliography Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes, Penguin Classics (1651) Second treatise of Government, John ...»

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...»

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...»

The hobbesian state of nature: A prisoner's dilemma?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « For moral philosophy is nothing else but the science of what is good and evil in the conversation and society of mankind (Hobbes Works Cited Hobbes, Thomas. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The formation of commonwealths . The discrete entities of the world . Arguments for an empiricist epistemology and ontology. Physical and psychological stress. Hobbes's War of All against All. The crux of Gregory Kavka's criticism...»

Is civil disobedience ever justified?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « arguments can be found in Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes. to the quotation of Saint Thomas Aquinas given in in The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2004 ...»

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...»

What are the main milestones in the emergence of the Palestinian problem and the Arab-Israeli conflict?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « org/episcopus.html - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy : article Ayn org/francais/ rappoport/works/1908/06/rappoport_19080607.htm - Thomas Hobbes, Human Nature ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The book Critique of the Gotha Programme.. Different stages of communism.. Evolution of the crude communist society.. Higher phase of communism.. Labor as a means of life and a prime want.. Enabling people to consume whatever they...»

Critically discuss the legal theory of Austin

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   02/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « by political philosophers like Jean Bodin, David Hume or Thomas Hobbes arguing that Brian, "John Austin", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2005 ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Austin and the law . The main argument of Hart . The typology of Austin. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Niccolo Machiavelli

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Thomas Hobbes and Nietzsche agree with Machiavelli idea that men is only political in being a lover of power and Political Philosophy: From Plato to Mao. ...»

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...»

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 : « It is a topic debated in philosophy since Ancient Greece. Thomas Hobbes for example has the following definition of liberty: a free man is he that ( ) is not ...»

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 Political Spectrum: A Different Approach

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « This philosophy is usually placed on the right side of the scale, where you Thomas Hobbes came up with the idea of negative freedoms, or the sphere of action ...»

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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