Moral theory for absolutism: A study of Tomás Antônio Gonzaga’s Natural Law Treatise

Authors

  • Erygeanny Machado de Lira Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Absolutism, Sovereignty, Tomás Antônio Gonzaga, Natural Law Treatise,

Abstract

This work aims to investigate the Natural Law Treatise Tomas Antonio Gonzaga's when read in context of their time, their political formulations, in particular, his concept of sovereignty. But also, ask about his possible legacy to the formation of the Brazilian state.

Author Biography

Erygeanny Machado de Lira, Universidade de São Paulo

Graduada em Ciências Sociais pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Política pela Universidade de São Paulo.

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Published

05/07/2017

Issue

Vol. 46 (2015)

Section

Pensamento brasileiro e teoria política