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A central argument of the Leviathan has to do with the political importance of education. Hobbes wants his book to be taught in universities and expounded much in the manner that Scripture was. Only thus will citizens realize what is in their hearts as to the nature of good political order. Glory affects this process in two ways. The pursuit of glory by a citizen leads to political chaos and disorder. On the other hand, God’s glory is such that one can do nothing but acquiesce to it. The Hobbesian sovereign shares some of the effects of glory that God has naturally; this, however, has to be supplemented by awe and that but fear. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Interpretations of Nietzsche, particularly about politics, cover an exceptionally wide range. Additionally, Nietzsche is often said to commit “rhetorical excesses.” I argue and show that Nietzsche consciously crafted his published works to allow this range of interpretations, that he did this for critical purposes, and that his so-called rhetoric is there to serve this purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Explores the book `The Political System: An Inquiry in the State of Political Science,' by David Easton. Political theories of Easton; Correlation of political system with power relations; Comparison with Easton's understanding of the authoritativeness of authority.

In this article, the author reflects on the doctrine of perspectivism created by Friedrich Nietzsche. The author begins with a discussion of epistemology of the doctrine. She indicates that perspectivism is Nietzsche's attempt to give an account of how knowledge of the world is (or is not) possible. She claims that the doctrine often is textually associated with his remarks on the possibility of truth. The author concludes that perspectivism cannot be understood as the perspective of something, for there can be no thing without perspective, which is not a perspective.

The article analyzes the political significance of the work of philosopher Sigmund Freud on psychoanalysis. In doing so, the author attempts to interpret Freud's work and emphasizes one paradigm present in his thought. He contends that Freud's work constitutes a significant part of a more general attitude towards political, social, and human matter that describes a generation that came to maturity on the narrow boundary between the nineteenth century and Nazism. Other significant analyses relative to the matter are provided.

Editorial. Focuses on the audience of the `Political Theory' periodical. Submissions received by the periodical.