Sovereignty (in Hobbes's philosophy) [ Political & Moral philosophy / Philosophy ]
… for the sake of peace, since, defined as ratio (calculation), and not logos (cf. Leviathan , ch. 5: ‘Of reason and science’), reason also inclines us towards hubris and dominance. In situations of irrationality, it is reason’s … morals ; but those qualities of mankind, that concern their living together in peace, and unity.’ (Lev, ch. 11, 65). The science of morals does not refer to ‘good manners’ or to virtue as a moderator of passions, but to keeping one’s …
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