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Quentin Skinner on Meaning, Method. Machiavelli etc.

Quentin Skinner discusses his ideas about interpretation, meaning, understanding  Machiavelli, Hobbes, freedom, and more in  a wide-ranging 2-part interview. Read more...

Hobbes for Today

Thomas Hobbes is rarely cited or extolled by present day politicians, perhaps because he was at the authoritarian end of the spectrum. Is there anything in Leviathan for today's world? Read more...

Thomas Hobbes and Tax

Did you know that Thomas Hobbes is the patron saint of tax geeks? Apparently he is. Read more...