Reason, history and justification of the civil law according to Thomas Hobbes
The author analyzes the relation between natural law and civil law in Thomas Hobbes, pointing out Hobbes' argument that neither history or common law are able to found civil's power rationality. The article shows, as well, how sovereign power is founded by themoral law and how the equality...
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| Published in: | Seqüência (Florianópolis, Brazil) Vol. 29; no. 57; p. 115 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Santa Catarina
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Jurídicas
01-12-2008
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| Summary: | The author analyzes the relation between natural law and civil law in Thomas Hobbes, pointing out Hobbes' argument that neither history or common law are able to found civil's power rationality. The article shows, as well, how sovereign power is founded by themoral law and how the equality of rights in Hobbes seems to undermine the idea that is possible for groups to be subject of rights instead individuals. |
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| ISSN: | 0101-9562 2177-7055 |
| DOI: | 10.5007/14948 |