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SOBRE A RELAÇÃO ENTRE LINGUAGEM A REPRESENTAÇÃO NO LEVIATÃ DE THOMAS HOBBES

Introduction

Sobre a relaÇÃo entre linguagem a representaÇÃo no leviatà de thomas hobbes. Explore a relação entre linguagem e representação no Leviatã de Thomas Hobbes. Entenda como são cruciais para a convivência social, poder soberano e ordem.

Abstract

O presente artigo analisa a importância da linguagem e da representação no pensamento de Hobbes, especialmente no contexto do Leviatã. De acordo com Hobbes, a linguagem é vista como uma invenção humana fundamental para a convivência social, permitindo a formação de contratos e a construção da commonwealth. Hobbes distingue entre discurso mental e verbal, enfatizando a importância do uso comum, compartilhado, das palavras para a comunicação e a paz social. Por outro lado, a noção de representação é abordada de maneira mais rarefeita, muito embora seja de suma importância para o pensamento hobbesiano, haja vista que as ações e as palavras dos indivíduos instituem quem pode representá-los. Assim, a relação entre linguagem e representação parece ser central para entender como Hobbes concebe a formação, a manutenção do poder soberano e a ordem social.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Commonwealth; Linguagem; Ordem Social; Representação; Soberano.

Review

The article, "SOBRE A RELAÇÃO ENTRE LINGUAGEM A REPRESENTAÇÃO NO LEVIATÃ DE THOMAS HOBBES," proposes an examination of the interwoven concepts of language and representation within Thomas Hobbes's *Leviathan*. The abstract effectively communicates the paper's core objective: to analyze how Hobbes positions language as a fundamental human invention crucial for social coexistence, contract formation, and the establishment of the commonwealth. It highlights Hobbes's distinction between mental and verbal discourse, underscoring the necessity of shared linguistic conventions for social peace. Crucially, the abstract notes that while Hobbes's treatment of representation may appear less explicit, it is nonetheless vital for understanding how individuals authorize their representatives, thereby forming and maintaining sovereign power and social order. This research addresses a critically important, albeit complex, area of Hobbesian scholarship. By focusing on the *relationship* between language and representation, the article promises to offer a nuanced understanding of Hobbes's political philosophy that moves beyond a singular emphasis on either concept. The exploration of language as a practical tool for social construction – facilitating contracts and the commonwealth – combined with the less direct, yet essential, role of representation in instituting authority, suggests a sophisticated analytical framework. If successfully executed, the paper has the potential to illuminate the intricate mechanisms Hobbes posited for the transition from a state of nature to an ordered society, making a significant contribution to the study of early modern political thought. To fully realize its potential, the article would benefit from a rigorous exposition of how Hobbes's "rarefeita" (sparse) discussion of representation is indeed central to his overall theory, perhaps by drawing out implicit connections or showing its foundational role in his explicit arguments about language and sovereignty. A clear articulation of how the "actions and words of individuals institute who can represent them" will be vital, detailing the precise links between individual agency, linguistic conventions, and the formation of political bodies. Furthermore, clarifying Hobbes's specific understanding of "representation" – whether it aligns with modern concepts of authorization or a more rudimentary form – would significantly strengthen the argument. Overall, the proposed analysis promises a valuable intervention into Hobbes studies, offering fresh perspectives on the linguistic and representational underpinnings of his theory of the state.

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