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Lloyd, S. A., 1958-

Morality in the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes cases in the law of nature / [electronic resource] : S.A. Lloyd. - Cambridge, UK : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (xvi, 419 p.) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Moral judgements -- Moral judges : human nature and motivation -- The law of nature : definition and function -- A critical examination of derivations of the laws of nature -- The reciprocity interpretation of Hobbes's moral philosophy -- Self-effacing natural law and the duty to submit to government -- Fools, hyprocrites, zealots, and dupes : civil character and social stability -- The unity of practical wisdom.

ISBN: 9786612316562 661231656X 9780521861670 (Cloth) 0521861675 (Cloth) 9780511596353 (electronic bk.) 0511596359 (electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 9786612316562

Source: 231656 MIL

Subjects--Personal Names:
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679 --Ethics.
Hobbes, Thomas.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Ethics, Modern--17th century.
Natural law--History--17th century.
PHILOSOPHY--Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
Natuurfilosofie.
Moraal.
Moral.
Naturgesetz.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: B1248.E7 / L56 2009eb

Dewey Class. No.: 171/.2