Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy

Prehistoric Myths in Modern Political Philosophy

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This book looks at how modern philosophers pass on myths about prehistory.Why do political philosophers talk so much about the Stone Age? The state of nature, the origin of property, the origin of government, and the primordial nature of inequality and war are popular topics in political philosophy,...

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Main Author: Widerquist, Karl (auth)
Other Authors: McCall, Grant (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh University Press 2017
Subjects:
Politics & government
Political Science
State of nature
property rights
appropriation
social contract theory
state authority
inequality
equality
origin of government
Anthropology
Hunter-gatherer
John Locke
Stateless society
Thomas Hobbes
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