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Morality in the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes [electronic resource] : cases in the law of nature /
by Lloyd, S. A.,
Published by : Cambridge University Press, (New York :) Physical details: 1 online resource (xvi, 419 pages) : illustrations ; ISBN: 9780521861670. Year: 2009| Item type | Location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Moral judgements -- Moral judges : human nature and motivation -- The law of nature : definition and function -- A critical examination of derivations of the laws of nature -- The reciprocity interpretation of Hobbes's moral philosophy -- Self-effacing natural law and the duty to submit to government -- Fools, hyprocrites, zealots, and dupes : civil character and social stability -- The unity of practical wisdom
S.A. Lloyd provides a radically new interpretation of Hobbes' laws of nature, revealing them to be not egoistic precepts of personal prudence but rather moral instructions for obtaining the common good. This account of Hobbes' moral philosophy stands in contrast to both divine command and rational choice interpretations
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