The Ideology of Order: A Comparative Analysis of Jean Bodin and Thomas Hobbes

ISBN-13: 9780714648101 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 366 str.

Preston King

Opis

A school of thought traceable to the political writings of Bodin and Hobbes believes that "order" is the cardinal principle which takes precedence over "justice" - which is reduced to conformity. The main concern of this book is to analyse this tradition through study of its progenitors.

Recenzje

'The book's mix of approaches is refreshing ... its erudition impressive.' - The Journal of Politics

Spis treści

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction; Part 2 Absolutist Perspectives; Chapter 2 History: Italy and Machiavelli; Chapter 3 History: France and Bodin; Chapter 4 History: England and Hobbes; Part 3 Twilight of the Pluralist State: Jean Bodin; Chapter 5 Bodinian Overview; Chapter 6 The Family; Chapter 7 Private Corporate Bodies; Chapter 8 The Family and Private Corporate Bodies; Chapter 9 Public Corporations: Iuges et Magistrats; Chapter 10 The Sovereign: Exposition; Chapter 11 The Sovereign: Analysis; Part 4 Dawn of the Absolutist State: Thomas Hobbes; Chapter 12 Hobbesian Overview: Facts and Norms; Chapter 13 Hobbesian Overview: Family and State; Chapter 14 The Individual; Chapter 15 Mother and Infant; Chapter 16 Parent and Child; Chapter 17 Corporate Structure; Chapter 18 State Structure; Chapter 19 Conclusion; Part 5 Conclusion; Chapter 20 The Ideology of Order;

O autorze

Preston King