Constituent Power in Early Modern Political Philosophy

From La Boétie to Hobbes
Explores the intricate theme of constituent power, a pivotal yet often elusive concept in political philosophy.
This book offers an in-depth examination of constituent power through the writings of six major philosophers from the 16th and 17th centuries, highlighting how their ideas have shaped the foundation and transformation of political philosophy.Filippo Del Lucchese delves into how La Boetie, Bodin, Lipsius, Campanella, Suarez and Hobbes conceptualized and influenced the evolution of this fundamental political idea. By examining their writings, he illuminates the diverse interpretations and the profound impact these thinkers had on the formation of political authority and constitutional frameworks. He also bridges this historical analysis with contemporary debates on democracy, sovereignty and the enduring tension between political foundation and institutional stability in modern legal and political theory.

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