Author: Baumgold, Deborah
Title: Hobbes's Political Theory
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, (1990). orig.cloth. 23x15cm, xi, 211 pp. Textual Tables. Minor rubbing, slight corner bump, VG. ¶ Contents: Introduction: The Orthodox Paradigm; A Constitutional Theory of Politics; Textualism & Contextualism; The Hobbesian Covenants: Rights: Self-defense & a Right of Resistance; A Doctrine of Insignificant Rights & Significant Excuses; The Hobbesian Covenants: Political Agency, Representation, & Authorization: Hobbes's Analysis of Political Agency; Representation; Authorization; Hobbesian Absolutism: Absolutism; The Argument for Monarchy; Hobbesian Roles: Composition of Society & the State;Political Duties: The Case of Fighting for the State; The Nature of Consent: Servants, Children, Subjects, & Soldiers; The Art of Government: The Governmental Art; Juridical Rule & Coercive Authority; Equal Taxation; Conclusion; Hobbes's Political Sensibility; The Engagement Controversy; Conclusion: The "Hobbesian Paradox".

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