Description
Uncovers Hobbes's distinction between reasons of the good and the right, which was a watershed in the history of ethics.
About the Author
Arash Abizadeh (M.Phil. Oxford, Ph.D. Harvard) is Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and Associate Member of the Department of Philosophy at McGill University, Montreal. He has published extensively on Hobbes in journals including the Journal of the History of Philosophy, The Historical Journal, Philosophers' Imprint and Modern Intellectual History.
Reviews
'Path-breaking and tremendously insightful, Hobbes and the Two Faces of Ethics reveals how Hobbes revolutionized ethical theory by sharply distinguishing reasons of the right from reasons of the good. Bold yet rigorous, wide-ranging and meticulous, this superb monograph is destined to become a landmark study of Hobbes's philosophy. Required reading for anyone interested in Hobbes and the development of modern ethics and meta-ethics.' Johan Olsthoorn, University of Amsterdam
'This reading is powerful, and convincing ... the book must be judged a success, and an impressive one - saying something new about Hobbes is not easy, and saying it this convincingly is even more exceptional ... rewarding book.' Paul Sagar, Hobbes Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9781108404877
Author Arash Abizadeh
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 16mm