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Author Kavka, Gregory S., 1947-

Title Hobbesian moral and political theory / Gregory S. Kavka.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [1986]
©1986

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  320.512 K21H    Check Shelf
Description xviii, 460 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series Studies in moral, political, and legal philosophy
Studies in moral, political, and legal philosophy.
Contents Preface -- Introduction. Method : Hobbe's and ours -- Part I. Descriptive theory. Human nature ; Conflict in the state of nature ; Cooperation in the state of nature ; Founding the state ; Power and order in the state -- Part II. Normative theory. Moral concepts ; The right of self-preservation ; Rule egoism ; Political obligation ; The limits of obligation ; Lessons and limits of Leviathan.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. Leviathan.
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679 -- Ethics.
Political science.
ISBN 0691077185 alkaline paper $45.00
069102765X paperback $12.50
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