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Hobbes and the Principle of Publicity.

Authors :
Waldron, Jeremy
Source :
Pacific Philosophical Quarterly. Sep2001, Vol. 82 Issue 3/4, p447-474. 28p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focuses on the principle of publicity by Thomas Hobbes. Importance of understanding the true basis of claims of the sovereign; Applicability of the principle of publicity in wholesale and retail; Anticipation of the Enlightenment commitment to rationality and transparency in social and political arrangements.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PUBLICITY (Law)
*PHILOSOPHY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02790750
Volume :
82
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pacific Philosophical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5304315
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-0114.00136
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