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Hobbes and the Democratic Imaginary

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Exploring the complexities of democratic terminology, this work engages critically with Hobbes, known for his skepticism toward democracy. It highlights his analysis of democratic sovereignty, clarifying essential elements of governance amidst contemporary confusion. The book also addresses inherent political risks within democratic mechanics as critiqued by Hobbes. Additionally, it presents a reinterpretation of Hobbesian concepts to construct a normative framework that positions democracy as an ethical alternative to other forms of sovereignty, challenging traditional views.

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Hobbes and the Democratic Imaginary, Christopher Holman

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2023
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Lingua
Inglese
Editore
SUNY Press
Pubblicato
2023
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
328
ISBN13
9781438490427
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Exploring the complexities of democratic terminology, this work engages critically with Hobbes, known for his skepticism toward democracy. It highlights his analysis of democratic sovereignty, clarifying essential elements of governance amidst contemporary confusion. The book also addresses inherent political risks within democratic mechanics as critiqued by Hobbes. Additionally, it presents a reinterpretation of Hobbesian concepts to construct a normative framework that positions democracy as an ethical alternative to other forms of sovereignty, challenging traditional views.