Hobbesian Internationalism

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The book explores the foundational concepts of anarchy and authority in Thomas Hobbes's political philosophy, aiming to establish a Hobbesian normative theory for international relations. It argues that Hobbes's justification of the state arises from a state-of-nature perspective, which validates authority independently of moral obligations. The author draws parallels between Hobbesian authority and Kant's confederation of free states, highlighting contemporary threats to this freedom posed by globalization and the rise of private authority beyond national borders.