Beschreibung:
Krom argues that Hobbes's attempt to establish a "king of the proud" fails to overcome the limits of reason and the precariousness of politics. This book synthesizes recent work on Hobbes's understanding of glory and political stability, challenging the view that Hobbes succeeds in incorporating glory-seekers into his political theory and explores the implications of this for contemporary political philosophy after Rawls.
1. From Sense to Reason, A Genetic Account 2. Reasoning to and within the Body Politic 3. Dominated by the Passions, Irrationality and the Prideful Individual 4. The Moralization of Pride 5. The Desire to Rule: Political Pride in the Commonwealth 6. The Desire for Truth: Vain Philosophy in the Commonwealth 7. The Desire for Divinity: Spiritual Pride in the Commonwealth Conclusion: The Limits of Reason Bibliography Index.