Spinoza, Hume, and the fate of the natural law tradition

This paper explores the common ground in the views on natural law, justice and sociopolitical development in Hume and Spinoza. Spinoza develops a radically revisionary position in the natural law debate, building upon the bold equation of right and power. Hume is best interpreted as offering a skept...

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Main Author: Bijlsma, Rudmer (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2015]
In: International journal of philosophy and theology
Year: 2015, Volume: 76, Issue: 4, Pages: 267-283
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Spinoza, Benedictus de 1632-1677 / Hume, David 1711-1776 / Natural law / Political theory
IxTheo Classification:NCD Political ethics
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VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
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