Hobbes and the Social Contract Tradition - Hardcover

Hampton, Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521261848 ISBN 13: 9780521261845

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1987

Synopsis

This major study of Hobbes' political philosophy draws on recent developments in game and decision theory to explore whether the thrust of the argument in Leviathan, that it is in the interests of the people to create a ruler with absolute power, can be shown to be cogent. Professor Hampton has written a book of vital importance to political philosophers, political and social scientists, and intellectual historians.

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Review:

'Hampton's ingenious argument ... is the best that has yet been advanced to explain how Hobbesian persons could institute a sovereign.' David Gauthier, Philosophy and Public Affairs

Book Description:

This major study of Hobbes' political philosophy draws on recent developments in game and decision theory. It explores whether the argument in Leviathan, that it is in the interests of the people to create a ruler with absolute power, is congent.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0521261848
• ISBN 13: 9780521261845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320