During Vico's lifetime Hobbes's philosophy was interpreted in various ways: as a product of the new natural philosophy, as an example of political thought inspired by an Epicurean conception of human nature and as a counter to the anti-royalist party in Naples. Vico's study of Hobbes, probably through his reading of two works in Valletta's library, did not involve an uncritical acceptance of his thought. In Vico's view, Hobbes mistrusted the idea of defining human nature through human history. However, Vico's attitude to Hobbes was not purely negative, and he recognised the importance of Hobbes's thought for modern political debate.
The 'Leviathan' in Naples: Vico's Response to Hobbes's Life and Works
SERGIO, Emilio
2010-01-01
Abstract
During Vico's lifetime Hobbes's philosophy was interpreted in various ways: as a product of the new natural philosophy, as an example of political thought inspired by an Epicurean conception of human nature and as a counter to the anti-royalist party in Naples. Vico's study of Hobbes, probably through his reading of two works in Valletta's library, did not involve an uncritical acceptance of his thought. In Vico's view, Hobbes mistrusted the idea of defining human nature through human history. However, Vico's attitude to Hobbes was not purely negative, and he recognised the importance of Hobbes's thought for modern political debate.File in questo prodotto:
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