A. P. Martinich

Hobbes

A Biography

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Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) is now recognized as one of the fathers of modern philosophy and political theory. In his own time he was as famous for his work in physics, geometry, and religion. He associated with some of the greatest writers, scientists, and politicians of his age. Martinich has written the most complete and accessible biography of Hobbes available. The book takes full account of the historical and cultural context in which Hobbes lived, drawing on both published and unpublished sources. It will be a great resource for philosophers, political theorists, and historians of ideas. The clear, crisp prose style will also ensure that the book appeals to general readers with an interest in the history of philosophy, the rise of modern science, and the English Civil War.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 424
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 685g
• ISBN-13: 9780521039345
• ISBN-10: 0521039347
• Artikelnr.: 22958511

Autorenporträt

A.P.Martinich is Professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin. He is the author of A Hobbes Dictionary (Blackwell, 1995), Hobbes: A Biography (CUP, 2000) and the editor of Philosophy of Language (OUP, 2000).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
A note on dates
Chronology
1. Malmesbury and Magdalen Hall, 1588-1608
2. Tutor and companion, 1608-20
3. Secretary and humanist, 1621-9
4. Early scientific studies and religious views, 1629-40
5. The elements of law, natural and politic, 1640
6. A decade of exile, 1641-51 (I)
7. A decade of exile, 1641-51 (II)
8. Leviathan and the engagement controversy, 1651-3
9. Demonstrations and disputations, 1652-9
10. Baiting the bear, 1660-9
11. The final years, 1670-9
A bibliographical essay
Abbreviations
Notes
Index.

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Chapter 1 Life; Chapter 2 Metaphysics and Mind; Chapter 3 Moral Philosophy; Chapter 4 Political Philosophy; Chapter 5 Language, Logic, and Science; Chapter 6 Religion; Chapter 7 Hobbes Today;

Rezensionen

'In short, this is a fine and authoritative study by an acknowledged master of his subject. No serious student of Hobbes or early modern philosophy should ignore this book.' - Paul Kelly, London School of Economics

'This is an excellent book, well-suited to the Routledge Philosophers series. It is clearly and accessibly written, comprehensive, up-to-date on current scholarship, well-organised and often humorous. I think undergraduates will find the book both readable and enjoyable. Teachers will find it very helpful.' - S.A. Lloyd, University of Southern California

'In short, this is a fine and authoritative study by an acknowledged master of his subject. No serious student of Hobbes or early modern philosophy should ignore this book.' - Paul Kelly, London School of Economics

'This is an excellent book, well-suited to the Routledge Philosophers series. It is clearly and accessibly written, comprehensive, up-to-date on current scholarship, well-organised and often humorous. I think undergraduates will find the book both readable and enjoyable. Teachers will find it very helpful.' - S.A. Lloyd, University of Southern California