Michael Oakeshott on Hobbes: A Study in the Renewal of Philosophical IdeasAndrews UK Limited, 03/08/2016 - 236 من الصفحات Michael Oakeshott is widely recognised to be one of the most original political philosophers of the twentieth century. He also developed a very influential interpretation of the ideas of the great seventeenth century philosopher Thomas Hobbes. While many commentators have noted the importance of Hobbes for understanding Oakeshott's thought itself, this is the first book to provide a systematic interpretation of Oakeshott's philosophy by paying close attention to all facets of Oakeshott’s reading of Hobbes. On the surface, Oakeshott, the philosophical idealist and critic of rationalism in politics, would seem to have little in common with Hobbes, who is often regarded as a classic materialist and rationalist philosopher. This work shows, however, that despite appearances, there are many basic affinities between the two thinkers and that Oakeshott brought to the surface aspects of Hobbes’s thought that had previously been overlooked by Hobbes scholars. The development of Oakeshott’s own theory is shown to mirror changes in his reading of Hobbes and many of the distinctive features of Oakeshott’s thought including the modal and sceptical conception of human knowledge, the ‘morality of individuality’, the theory of civil association, and the critique of rationalism all find a fascinating focal point in his writings on Hobbes. Some attention is also paid to Oakeshott’s religious ideas, indicating what they share with Hobbes’s philosophy of religion. The book situates Oakeshott’s reading in relation to some other important twentieth century interpretations of Hobbes and examines its significance for broader debates in political theory and the history of ideas. |
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... thought to be the key which illuminates the whole. However, according to Oakeshott, the political philosopher's most valuable contribution to an understanding of political activity arises from his broader, more comprehensive vision of ...
... thought to be the key which illuminates the whole. However, according to Oakeshott, the political philosopher's most valuable contribution to an understanding of political activity arises from his broader, more comprehensive vision of ...
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... according to Oakeshott, “none of which are merely contingent states of affairs to be preferred”.[7] So the philosopher moves within an entirely different world of ideas to the analyst, commentator, or political practitioner. Moreover ...
... according to Oakeshott, “none of which are merely contingent states of affairs to be preferred”.[7] So the philosopher moves within an entirely different world of ideas to the analyst, commentator, or political practitioner. Moreover ...
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... Oakeshott's work into manageable thematic units the interpreter runs the risk of reducing what is a complex, nuanced ... according to Oakeshott, is but one instance of the general class of practices Oakeshott terms moral. So, for example ...
... Oakeshott's work into manageable thematic units the interpreter runs the risk of reducing what is a complex, nuanced ... according to Oakeshott, is but one instance of the general class of practices Oakeshott terms moral. So, for example ...
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... thought that Collingwood constructs in order to address issues of present philosophic concern.[13] The three traditions that Collingwood invokes, Boucher terms the objective, subjective, and immanent. Since, according to Collingwood ...
... thought that Collingwood constructs in order to address issues of present philosophic concern.[13] The three traditions that Collingwood invokes, Boucher terms the objective, subjective, and immanent. Since, according to Collingwood ...
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... Oakeshott mentions this tripartite account of the history of political ... Oakeshott's changing reading of Hobbes, which demonstrates a substantial convergence ... according to Oakeshott, was yet to receive a fully convincing rendition ...
... Oakeshott mentions this tripartite account of the history of political ... Oakeshott's changing reading of Hobbes, which demonstrates a substantial convergence ... according to Oakeshott, was yet to receive a fully convincing rendition ...
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abstract According to Oakeshott agents Arendt argued argument belief Cambridge Carl Schmitt chapter Christianity civil association civil philosophy coherent Collingwood conception concerned condition contemporary context contingent developed discussion distinction enquiry enterprise association epistemology essay existence experience freedom Hannah Arendt Hegel history of political Hobbes’s theory Hobbes’s thought Human Conduct Ibid ideal character Idealists ignoratio elenchi individual instance interpretation Intro introduction to Leviathan Leo Strauss meaning Michael Oakeshott modal modern Modes myth natural law nominalist Oakeshott claims Oakeshott suggests Oakeshott’s account Oakeshott’s Hobbes Oakeshott’s reading Oakeshott’s theory Oakeshott’s understanding obligation particular past political philosophy political theory political thought predicament Quentin Skinner rational reading of Hobbes reason reflection rejection relationship religion religious rules scepticism scientific selfenactment sovereign Strauss theology theory of authority theory of civil theory of volition things Thomas Hobbes Timothy Fuller tradition understood University Press Warrender world of practice writings