Skepticism, Individuality, and Freedom
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Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 9781452905754 |
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Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 9781452905754 |
Author | : Richard E. Flathman |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780742521490 |
In his unconventional reading of the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes, Flathman (political science, Johns Hopkins U.) suggests a liberal reading of Hobbes that is skeptical of ethical and metaphysical arguments that claim to know God or God's moral requirements. This leads to a view that the preferred political order is one in which disagreement and disturbance are to be privileged over an imposed homogeneity or uniformity. The foregoing suggests that we cannot do well without government, but we should chasten our expectations for government to provide the conditions necessary for the pursuit of our individual happiness. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author | : Horatio W. Dresser |
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Release | : 1900 |
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Author | : Marcelo de Araujo |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9783110175387 |
How much does what we think depend on what we want? Descartes' much-discussed position has often been interpreted to mean that we hold an opinion as the result of a decision. In Scepticism, Freedom and Autonomy, Araujo argues against this interpretation, asserting that we retain control over our opinions only through selective attention. Even for this limited control, however, Cartesian Scepticism implies the possibility of self-delusion, symbolized in the writings of Descartes by the figure of the evil god. Hence, the existence of an evil god would not only cast doubt on our claims to knowledge but also jeopardize our freedom. In this new interpretation, the Cartesian Scepticism, which is usually ascribed only epistemic significance, proves relevant for a fundamental moral question, that of human autonomy in general.
Author | : Glen Newey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2014-04-24 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1317704657 |
Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought, and his seminal text Leviathan is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy ever written. The Routledge Guidebook to Hobbes’ Leviathan introduces the major themes in Hobbes’ great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work, examining: The context of Hobbes’ work and the background to his writing Each separate part of the text in relation to its goals, meanings and impact The reception the book received when first seen by the world The relevance of Hobbes’ work to modern philosophy, it’s legacy and influence With further reading included throughout, this text follows Hobbes’ original work closely, making it essential reading for all students of philosophy and politics, and all those wishing to get to grips with this classic work.
Author | : Horatio Willis Dresser |
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Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1899 |
Genre | : Individuality |
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Author | : Pamela R Ferguson |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 798 |
Release | : 2015-01-01 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 0748695834 |
Scots Criminal Law "e; A Critical Analysis provides a clear statement of the current law for students and practitioners, with a theoretical and critical focus. This new edition has been updated to reflect changes in the law since the first edition publishe
Author | : Samantha Besson |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 622 |
Release | : 2005-11-25 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1847310184 |
This book explores the relationship between the law and pervasive and persistent reasonable disagreement about justice. It reveals the central moral function and creative force of reasonable disagreement in and about the law and shows why and how lawyers and legal philosophers should take reasonable conflict more seriously. Even though the law should be regarded as the primary mode of settlement of our moral conflicts,it can, and should, also be the object and the forum of further moral conflicts. There is more to the rule of law than convergence and determinacy and it is important therefore to question the importance of agreement in law and politics. By addressing in detail issues pertaining to the nature and sources of disagreement, its extent and significance, as well as the procedural, institutional and substantive responses to disagreement in the law and their legitimacy, this book suggests the value of a comprehensive approach to thinking about conflict, which until recently has been analysed in a compartmentalized way. It aims to provide a fully-fledged political morality of conflict by drawing on the analysis of topical jurisprudential questions in the new light of disagreement. Developing such a global theory of disagreement in the law should be read in the context of the broader effort of reconstructing a complete account of democratic law-making in pluralistic societies. The book will be of value not only to legal philosophers and constitutional theorists, but also to political and democratic theorists, as well as to all those interested in public decision-making in conditions of conflict.
Author | : John Owen |
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Total Pages | : 534 |
Release | : 1881 |
Genre | : Skepticism |
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Author | : Glen Newey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2008-01-07 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1134591675 |
Hobbes is one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought and his book Leviathan is widely recognized as one of the greatest works of political philosophy. In this GuideBook Glen Newey offers a balanced guide to this key text that explores both its historical and philosophical aspects. The author introduces: the relevance of Hobbes' ideas to modern political thought the major interpretations of Leviathan Hobbes' life and the background of Leviathan The Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hobbes and Leviathan is the ideal introduction for students who wish to understand more about this important philosopher and this classic work of philosophy.