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Political Science
Political Theory Workshop: Alison McQueen (Stanford)
Thursday, February 4,
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Speaker(s): Alison McQueen
Title: Hobbes' Strategy of Convergence
Abstract: In his political works, Thomas Hobbes proliferates arguments and overdetermines his conclusions. This article hypothesizes that at least some of this overdetermination was intentional. It was part of a "convergent strategy" meant to appeal to a broad, diverse, and unknown audience. The article draws on Leviathan to offer evidence for this hypothesis.
Join in the Political Theory Workshop series with this Zoom link:
https://duke.zoom.us/j/99031280889
The Meeting ID is: 990 3128 0889
Abstract: In his political works, Thomas Hobbes proliferates arguments and overdetermines his conclusions. This article hypothesizes that at least some of this overdetermination was intentional. It was part of a "convergent strategy" meant to appeal to a broad, diverse, and unknown audience. The article draws on Leviathan to offer evidence for this hypothesis.
Join in the Political Theory Workshop series with this Zoom link:
https://duke.zoom.us/j/99031280889
The Meeting ID is: 990 3128 0889
