Hobbes' Political
Philosophy: De Cive and
the Social Contract
, Introduction
• Thomas Hobbes presented his political philosophy in va
forms for different audiences.
• De Cive, written in Latin, was intended for a Continental sa
audience interested in the "new" science that approa
problems with fresh principles of explanation.
• In De Cive, Hobbes breaks from the authority of Aristotle
presents his own views on human nature, political order,
the social contract.
Philosophy: De Cive and
the Social Contract
, Introduction
• Thomas Hobbes presented his political philosophy in va
forms for different audiences.
• De Cive, written in Latin, was intended for a Continental sa
audience interested in the "new" science that approa
problems with fresh principles of explanation.
• In De Cive, Hobbes breaks from the authority of Aristotle
presents his own views on human nature, political order,
the social contract.
