Political Theory 101

Hobbes, Hume, Spinoza, and the Politics of Human Nature

Dec 3, 2020
Exploring the political thought of Hobbes, Hume, and Spinoza and their views on human nature's influence on politics. Solutions for compliance in society proposed by Hobbes and Hume. The role of the state in addressing self-interest. Metaphysical and epistemological views of Spinoza, Hobbes, and Hume. The relationship between is and ought in moral philosophy. Dualism and tensions in political theory.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Hobbes, Hume, and Spinoza: Perspectives on Human Nature and Politics
02:52 • 25min
3
Hobbes and Hume's Solutions for Compliance
28:10 • 29min
4
Hobbes, Hume, and the Role of the State
57:28 • 8min
5
Views on Metaphysics and Epistemology
01:05:09 • 11min
6
Views on the Relationship Between Is and Ought in Moral Philosophy
01:16:25 • 2min
7
Exploring Dualism and Tensions in Political Theory
01:18:38 • 6min