Product Description

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was the first great English philosopher and one of the most important theorists of human nature and politics in the history of Western thought. This superlative introduction explains Hobbes's main doctrines and arguments, covering all of Hobbes's philosophy. A.P.Martinich begins with a helpful overview of Hobbes's life and work, setting his ideas against the political and scientific background seventeenth century England. He then introduces and assesses, in clear chapters, Hobbes's contributions to the areas of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of science, logic, and religion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1169143 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 266 pages

Review
In short, this is a fine and authoritative study by an acknowledged master of his subject. No serious student of Hobbes or early modern philosophy should ignore this book. - Paul Kelly, London School of Economics

This is an excellent book, well-suited to the Routledge Philosophers series. It is clearly and accessibly written, comprehensive, up-to-date on current scholarship, well-organised and often humorous. I think undergraduates will find the book both readable and enjoyable. Teachers will find it very helpful. - S.A. Lloyd, University of Southern California

About the Author
A.P Martinich is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas, Austin.