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Perspectives on Thomas Hobbes
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Abstract
The papers in this collection provide views on central aspects of Thomas Hobbes's (1588-1679) life and work. The collection testifies to his enduring importance as a major philosopher four hundred years after his birth, and helps to unravel aspects of his intellectual biography which are relevant to a proper appreciation of his philosophy. The contributors are: G. A. J. Rogers, Alan Ryan, David Gauthier, Noel Malcolm, Arrigo Pacchi, David Raphael, Tom Sorrell, François Tricaud, and Richard Tuck. This is the first volume in a new series sponsored by the Mind Association.
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Title: Perspectives on Thomas Hobbes
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Abstract
The papers in this collection provide views on central aspects of Thomas Hobbes's (1588-1679) life and work.
The collection testifies to his enduring importance as a major philosopher four hundred years after his birth, and helps to unravel aspects of his intellectual biography which are relevant to a proper appreciation of his philosophy.
The contributors are: G.
A.
J.
Rogers, Alan Ryan, David Gauthier, Noel Malcolm, Arrigo Pacchi, David Raphael, Tom Sorrell, François Tricaud, and Richard Tuck.
This is the first volume in a new series sponsored by the Mind Association.
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