Morality in the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes : cases in the law of nature / S.A. Lloyd.

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Lloyd, S. A, 1958-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 419 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780521861670
0521861675
9780511596353
0511596359
9780511596759
0511596758
1107196590
9781107196599
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9781282316560
9786612316562
661231656X
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9780511593437
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9780511595950
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9780511595363

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Morality in the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes.DDC classification:

171/.2 22

LOC classification:

B1248.E7 L56 2009eb

Other classification:

08.24

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Contents:

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.

Summary: In this book, S.A. Lloyd provides a radical 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. Drawing from the core notion of reciprocity, Lloyd explains Hobbes' system of 'cases in the law of nature' and situates Hobbes' moral philosophy in the broader context of his political philosophy and views on religion. Offering ingenious new arguments, Lloyd defends a reciprocity interpretation of the laws of nature through which humanity's common good is secured.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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In this book, S.A. Lloyd provides a radical 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. Drawing from the core notion of reciprocity, Lloyd explains Hobbes' system of 'cases in the law of nature' and situates Hobbes' moral philosophy in the broader context of his political philosophy and views on religion. Offering ingenious new arguments, Lloyd defends a reciprocity interpretation of the laws of nature through which humanity's common good is secured.

English.

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