Böcker av Stephen J. Finn

Built around practical exercises, this book helps students to practice and master core reading and writing skills crucial to the successful study of philosophy. It helps you master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.

Thomas Hobbes is one of the foremost British philosophers. This title covers those areas of philosophy where Hobbes is a key player: metaphysics; epistemology; moral philosophy; political philosophy; the philosophy of religion. It explores Hobbes' philosophical method and offers an account of the historical background to Hobbes' thought.

Takes issue with the near-universal tendency of Hobbes scholars to emphasize the influence of Hobbes's natural philosophy on his political philosophy. This book shows how Hobbes's political ideas influence his natural philosophy.