Hobbesian Internationalism

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Focusing on the concepts of anarchy and authority, the book re-examines Thomas Hobbes's political philosophy and proposes a Hobbesian normative theory of international relations. It argues that Hobbes's notion of the state as a supreme authority arises from a state of nature, justifying authority without moral obligation. The text draws parallels between Hobbesian authority and Kant's confederation of free states, highlighting how current global economic processes and the rise of private authority threaten this anarchical freedom.