Hobbes and the law of nature - Zagorin, Perez (Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2009)
Some basic Hobbesian concepts. The law of nature; Hobbes's critique of the natural law tradition; Natural rights -- Enter the law of nature. Human nature; The state of nature or man's natural condition; The precepts of the law of nature; Natural rights and the creation of the commonwealth; Consent, fear obligation, and populism -- The sovereign and the law of nature. The theory of sovereignty; The liberty of subjects; Hobbes's very moral sovereign -- Hobbes, the moral philosopher. Self and others; obligation; Is and ought; Religion and toleration.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Hobbes, Thomas, -- 1588-1679.; Natural law