Sovereignty (in Hobbes's philosophy) [ Political & Moral philosophy / Philosophy ]
… Hobbes’, Wikimedia Commons, 1651. Abstract Thomas Hobbes’ rejection of the social nature of man is the foundation of his philosophy on the origin of State, and provides a rationale for his theory of absolute sovereignty. The refutation of … had political and anthropological consequences. It gave precedence to negative sentiments—fear and suspicion—and ranked morality and politeness behind the virtue of obedience. Concepts > Political & Moral philosophy People > Philosophy Keywords Civility Conflict Friendship Sovereignty Violence War The refutation of …
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