Description |
1 online resource (v, 281 pages) |
Contents |
The word -- The great beast Leviathan -- The state of Hobbes's nature -- Hobbes : the birth of justice -- War and peace : Grotius and Pufendorf -- Locke's law -- Disobedient Locke -- The key to Locke's property -- Why utility pleases |
Summary |
In this major study of the foundations of modern political theory the eminent political philosopher Ross Harrison explains, analyzes, and criticizes the work of Hobbes, Locke, and their contemporaries. He provides a full account of the turbulent historical background that shaped the political, intellectual, and religious content of this philosophy |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-275) and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679 -- Contributions in political science
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Locke, John, 1632-1704 -- Contributions in political science
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SUBJECT |
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679 fast |
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Locke, John, 1632-1704 fast |
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Hobbes, Thomas. swd |
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Locke, John. swd |
Subject |
Political science -- History -- 17th century
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PHILOSOPHY -- Political.
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Political science
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Politische Philosophie
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Politieke filosofie.
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Genre/Form |
History
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
0511061102 |
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9780511061103 |
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0511054777 |
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9780511054778 |
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9780521817004 |
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0521817005 |
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9780511613968 |
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0511613962 |
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9780511069567 |
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0511069561 |
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1280434295 |
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9781280434297 |
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9780511297212 |
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0511297211 |
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