The Ethics Of Hobbes - Thomas Hobbes

The Ethics of Hobbes: As Contained in Selections from His Works (1898) is a book written by Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher and political theorist of the 17th century. The book is a collection of selected writings by Hobbes that deal with ethical and moral issues. It explores Hobbes' views on the nature of human beings, their motivations, and the role of government in regulating their behavior. Hobbes' philosophy is based on the idea that humans are naturally selfish and driven by their own self-interest. He believed that the only way to maintain social order and prevent chaos was through a strong central government that had the power to enforce laws and punish wrongdoers. The book also discusses Hobbes' views on religion, the relationship between the individual and the state, and the concept of justice. The Ethics of Hobbes is an important work in the history of philosophy and political theory and provides valuable insight into the thinking of one of the most influential philosophers of the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781104388539