Author profile: David Anderson
The Understanding of the Rights of War and Peace in the Thought of Thomas Hobbes
An analysis of Thomas Hobbes’ the ‘Leviathan’ will focus on introducing the importance of the state of nature as an image of life without government. By using contemporary examples, the aim is to illustrate how states behave in the international paradigm in terms of ensuring self-preservation.
Critically Evaluate at Least Two Positions that can be Found in Contemporary Debates about Just War Theory
The following essay will present an evaluation of the just war theory using the 1st Gulf war as a case study. The intervention reveals a number of issues regarding applying just war theory to contemporary conflict.
