Tyrannus Rex vs Leviathan (Hobbes)

Authors
Hoekstra, K
Citation
K. Hoekstra, Tyrannus Rex vs Leviathan (Hobbes), PAC PHIL Q, 82(3-4), 2001, pp. 420-446
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Philosiphy
Journal title
PACIFIC PHILOSOPHICAL QUARTERLY
ISSN journal
02790750 → ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
420 - 446
Database
ISI
SICI code
0279-0750(200109)82:3-4<420:TRVL
Abstract
Hobbes famously deflates the status of the tyrant, saying that tyranny is n or more than monarchy misliked. This formula does not capture the complexit ies of his treatment of tyranny, however, and markedly fails to explain Hob bes's own employment of the vocabulary of tyranny. Hobbes's criticism and u se of the concept of tyranny are examined, and solutions to central puzzles are offered.