I don’t hate ALL Philosophy
So apparently I am getting a bit of a wrap of hating philosophy. And although Hobbes just insulted me to the very core, it isn’t ALL philosophy, just him. Rousseau on the other hand, I thought was fantastic.His points were … Continue reading → Continue reading →
What the heck are the “laws of nature” for Hobbes?
No, I don’t mean which laws of nature does he list–that’s easy. The first two, in Chapter 14, state: 1. Everyone should “endeavour peace” when it is possible to attain; if not, we can engage in “war.” 2. We should be willing to transfer our natural right to all things in the state of […] Continue reading →
Questions for Leviathan
Couple questions about Hobbes’ Leviathan. A bit late, but hey, maybe something can be made out of them. 1. How much does fear play a part in Hobbes notion of the state? This is in regards to the idea of man … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Leviathan and Whatever Else
Woops, i’m a little late to the blogging party! Well, I can’t say I agree with Hobbes but granted, what I think he is trying to do is interesting. So what is he trying to do? Well for one, there is a point that if lets say, I’m disputing with you about… What is […] Continue reading →
Hobbes, Leviathan
Five Questions on Leviathan 1. Hobbes indicates how the state should be ruled in certain ways. But does he mention how people should obey under certain powers/rules? 2. Hobbes has atheistical views in some parts, whereas in other part of … Continue reading → Continue reading →
i’m having a hobbes of a time
but not really, because literally all I do as I read Hobbes is make frustrated faces and, as Crawford so eloquently put it, go WTF?? Right. I like lists. Let’s make one. 1. I found that the best way for me to understand this text (understand, ha) is to use a tip Miranda gave me […] Continue reading →
Hobbes: Make up your mind!
I’m going to say it now, I have not finished the assigned chapters at the time of writing this post. But so far I believe I have a general idea. Today’s lecture by Dr. Robert Crawford was very interesting, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Um? Leviathan
Ok so I still don’t fully understand Leviathan, but so far this is the most interesting of the philosophical books we’ve read so far, in my opinion. Although, there are a couple ideas that I don’t full agree with (probably … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan
Video of lecture by Robert Crawford for the “Remake/Remodel” theme
Leviathan
Well, I can surely say that I found the argument in Leviathan much more compelling than anything Plato sent out on in The Republic. I am not saying I adored this book or anything, I just thought it went a bit deeper than The Republic did. I did however, find a few comparisons between the texts. One […]
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