Hobbes, Locke, and Confusion's Masterpiece
Subtitle: An Examination of Seventeenth-Century Political Philosophy
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: December 16, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780521017190
Subjects: Western philosophy, c 1600 to c 1800; Political Science; History & Theory - General; Contributions in political sci; Philosophy; Political; Politics/International Relations; Hobbes, Thomas,; History & Surveys - General; Philosophy / History, Criticism, Surveys; 17th century; 1588-1679; 1632-1704; History; Locke, John,
First sentence: In the beginning was the word.
Description: In this major study of the foundations of modern political theory the eminent political philosopher T.R. Harrison explains, analyzes, and criticizes the work of Hobbes, Locke, and their contemporaries. He provides a full account of the turbulent historical background that shaped the political, intellectual, and religious content of this philosophy. The book explores such questions as the limits of political authority and the relation of the legitimacy of government to the will of its people in non-technical, accessible prose that will appeal to students of philosophy, politics, theology and history.