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Covenants without Swords; Swords without Covenants

Professor Rodney Barker · Gresham College

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About

Hobbes declared that 'covenants, without the sword, are but words'. But the reverse it true as well. Even the most oppressive regimes avoid relying on mere force, and constantly seek justification for their actions.

The talk

  1. Covenants without Swords; Swords without Covenants 2007-01-09 · YouTube

Credits and licence

Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Rodney Barker
Year
2007
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics, Philosophy
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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