Law, Philosophy of, General & Miscellaneous British Philosophy, Legal Theory & Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, 17th Century British History - Commonwealth & Protectorate
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Overview
English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is mainly known for his political ideas, but the 26 essays here, reproduced from journals and other anthologies published between 1965 and 2001, explore his thinking about law. They cover his legal theory; natural law and natural right; equity; contract; punishment and compensation; self-defense, revolution, and the duty to obey the law; and international law. Among specific topics are the contracterian theory of law, his self-effacing natural law theory, capital punishment, formalism and corrective justice, fidelity to law, conscientious disobedience, the international anarchy, and international relations. Only names are indexed. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
March 1, 2005
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing, Limited
Pages
602
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780754621782