nice lecture, but don't miss out on Hobbes in his own writings. Astoundingly analytical & seemingly modern at times, well versed in the bible and antiquity while brushing off religious zealots offhand etc. ...
Wow, I have no right to determine when government is legitimate or illegitimate because I am in no position to do so, this seems to be very true, even with the vote and contractual rights I.e. the Constitution, where we have the ‘right’ to take up arms against a tyrannical government, there is always that nagging problem, are we able to do it ? That begs the question that a tyrannical government must be so oppressive that dying is the same as living ? Hmm, excellent point.
There is much that physics cannot adequately explain. He who thinks that physical explanation is the only real explanation does not even understand himself.
One should question the pseudo-rationality of these thinkers. How, for example, could you 'reason' from same set of premises, yet reach very different conclusions -- as did Hobbes and Locke. There is little reason to believe in the 'reason' of such thinkers.
the same premise is that mankind is equal, but due to Hobbes' materialism, he naturally arrives at a much different viewpoint than Locke who believes in immaterialist things such as natural law. it's no wonder they came to different conclusions.
Thank you for posting these political philosophy talks series
Great lecture. I had been searching for an in-depth on Hobbes for a while on UA-cam to have this cure my itch.
Who is this lecturer? He is utterly engaging and true to his words and sincerity.
Reason is not the antidote for distrust, only compassion, faith, and love ultimately overcome our suspicions and distrust.
To desire is human, to be content is divine.
Hats off the CA, his lectures force you to read the book.
nice lecture, but don't miss out on Hobbes in his own writings. Astoundingly analytical & seemingly modern at times, well versed in the bible and antiquity while brushing off religious zealots offhand etc. ...
Great lecture.
Watched all of it 47:47
The enlightenment philosophers....the men that with their ideas influenced the American founders.
Damn it ended on a cliffhanger? I wanna know what Locke said about the social contract
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Do you think that his lifelong Dyspepsia caused him to be a misanthrope? Just like Calvin over in Geneva?
Lol. Perhaps.
I know my inflamed gallbladder makes me a misanthrope at times.
Most philosophers are hugely influenced by their biological temperament.
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Wow, I have no right to determine when government is legitimate or illegitimate because I am in no position to do so, this seems to be very true, even with the vote and contractual rights I.e. the Constitution, where we have the ‘right’ to take up arms against a tyrannical government, there is always that nagging problem, are we able to do it ? That begs the question that a tyrannical government must be so oppressive that dying is the same as living ? Hmm, excellent point.
When I think of f Liberalism, I never think of Hobbes.
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Hate people coughing
There is much that physics cannot adequately explain. He who thinks that physical explanation is the only real explanation does not even understand himself.
One should question the pseudo-rationality of these thinkers. How, for example, could you 'reason' from same set of premises, yet reach very different conclusions -- as did Hobbes and Locke. There is little reason to believe in the 'reason' of such thinkers.
the same premise is that mankind is equal, but due to Hobbes' materialism, he naturally arrives at a much different viewpoint than Locke who believes in immaterialist things such as natural law. it's no wonder they came to different conclusions.