G. E. Moore's Ethical Theory: Resistance and Reconciliation by Brian Hutchinson

ISBN: 9780521800556

Cambridge University Press, 13 September 2001

Hardback, 296 pages

The Cambridge Companion to Hobbes brings together a distinguished group of scholars to provide a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and political thought of Thomas Hobbes. The volume examines Hobbes’s major works, including Leviathan, and explores his views on human nature, authority, obligation, and the foundations of political order.

The essays address central themes such as the state of nature, the social contract, sovereignty, and the role of religion in political life, while also considering Hobbes’s contributions to moral philosophy and his broader intellectual context. Designed for students and general readers, the book offers both clear exposition and critical analysis, making it an essential guide to one of the most important thinkers in early modern philosophy.