This seminar will traverse early modern theories of authority and obedience and the problems posed by questions of resistance, tyrannicide and revolution.
It will focus on writings from across the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, with special attention to the contributions of Thomas Hobbes.
Amy Chandran
Amy Chandran is a PhD Candidate in the Government Department at Harvard University. She is writing her dissertation on French political thought and the works of Thomas Hobbes. Prior to undertaking her PhD, she received an MPP at the Harvard Kennedy School, and an LLB (Hons I) in Australia, where she also worked in the public service at the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Monday, April 11th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration required to receive readings in advance of seminar
Abigail Adams Institute, 14 Arrow Street Suite G10 Cambridge MA