History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic
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Oct 13, 2024 Explore the intriguing thoughts of Iberian scholastics like Suárez on the foundations of political power and its legitimate exercise. Discover how concepts of ownership and social contracts evolved from family structures to broader political communities. Delve into the religious dynamics of the 16th century, examining the debates on governance between Protestant and Catholic ideologies. Learn how these philosophical discussions paved the way for future human rights discourse, linking personal relationships to larger societal frameworks.
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Dominium and Lawful Control
- Dominium, a key concept for scholastics, signifies lawful control over something.
- It applies to actions, property, and even political power.
Goldilocks and Dominium
- Goldilocks infringed upon the bears' dominium by using their property without permission.
- Molina clarifies that animals lack rights because they cannot reason.
Positive Rights Definition
- Molina defines rights positively, focused on specific things under one's control.
- This contrasts with a negative definition where rights are everything not forbidden.