Die vielen Gestalten des Thomas Hobbes in der Deutung von Carl Schmitt und Leo Strauss

This book investigates the interpretations of Thomas Hobbes by Carl Schmitt and Leo Strauss, revealing diverse philosophical perspectives and influences.

In Die vielen Gestalten des Thomas Hobbes in der Deutung von Carl Schmitt und Leo Strauss, the author explores the intricate reception of Thomas Hobbes' political philosophy as interpreted by Carl Schmitt and Leo Strauss. This examination is grounded in a thorough contextualization that serves as a backdrop for analyzing the text materials. The work delves into the questions surrounding Hobbes' interpretations, revealing the underlying assumptions, theoretical and political objectives, as well as the main lines of argumentation and the logic of the text's structure.

The study not only contextualizes the writings of Schmitt and Strauss but also engages in a detailed textual analysis of their relevant works. These texts are considered within the broader scope of Schmitt's and Strauss's complete works, as well as within the intellectual historical debates surrounding Hobbes. The author highlights the influences that predecessors and contemporaries had on Schmitt and Strauss's understanding of Hobbes, illustrating how they expressed both alignment and distance from his ideas.

Ultimately, Die vielen Gestalten des Thomas Hobbes in der Deutung von Carl Schmitt und Leo Strauss showcases the diversity of interpretations generated through their works, emphasizing the multifaceted images of Hobbes that emerge from various scholarly perspectives. This comprehensive study contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse in political philosophy and the legacy of Hobbes' thought.