Abstract
Hobbes’s political philosophy departs from a number of premises that are supposed to be self-evident, supplemented by various observations from experience. These
statements are examined critically and in their interrelatedness in order to find out to what
extent Hobbes provides a convincing system of thought. The importance of the basis of
man’s actions, his self-interest, is inquired, since it serves as the basis of his practical philosophy. After this, Hobbes’s views on ‘moral’ notions are expounded. As it turns out, Hobbes
maintains a number of concepts that have such a connotation, but interprets these in a
specific way. The article is concluded with a modest systematic reconstruction of Hobbes’s
main thoughts in practical philosophy
statements are examined critically and in their interrelatedness in order to find out to what
extent Hobbes provides a convincing system of thought. The importance of the basis of
man’s actions, his self-interest, is inquired, since it serves as the basis of his practical philosophy. After this, Hobbes’s views on ‘moral’ notions are expounded. As it turns out, Hobbes
maintains a number of concepts that have such a connotation, but interprets these in a
specific way. The article is concluded with a modest systematic reconstruction of Hobbes’s
main thoughts in practical philosophy
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | ARSP : Archiv für Rechts- und Sozialphilosophie |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |