hey guys i am taking a class at my University and we are reading Hobbes De Cive and Leviathan right now. We are going to be reading Locke a bit later. Anyways getting to the point. I need to write an essay on De Cive on either topics. 1: What is the nature and extent of obligation in De Cive. 2: What distinguishes the probable reasoning of Hobbes' defense of monarchy the certainty of the rest of De Cive. I am planning to write on the first one so far. which one would be easier. I am planning to write on the argument of obligation to one self, to the commonwealth and religion. and how this three come into conflict with one another. any advice from who has ever read this is welcomed. If you don't know what i am talking about it is okay because i am not that sure either.
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Feb-01-2003 03:20
DR86
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Well....I haven't read De Cive, but I do know that Thomas Hobbes thought of humanity as cruel and savage, expecially after the execution of Charles I right before the Glorious (Puritan) Revolution in Englans (1668). You might call Hobbes somewhat misanthropic. He also advocated royal perogative and the doctrine of sovereignty. I hope this helps a little....
Feb-01-2003 05:22
DR86
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Registered: Jan 2003
Location: Neither Here Nor There {NYTA/DCTA}
Well....I haven't read De Cive, but I do know that Thomas Hobbes thought of humanity as cruel and savage, expecially after the execution of Charles I right before the Glorious (Puritan) Revolution in England (1668). You might call Hobbes somewhat misanthropic. He also advocated royal perogative and the doctrine of sovereignty. I hope this helps a little....
Feb-01-2003 05:22
Trancealot
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I read that crap in Philosophy class. The state is just being obedient to a king and if not its treason. Today is different that its people are loyal to government.(REPITIOUS IDEAS ) Very borning and take notes while you read. Its more time consuming but you will remember what you wrote and understand also because when you have that big test on 10 readings of 20+ pages you'll wish you had.
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