In the field of astronomy, Thomas Hobbes's mechanistic philosophy was influenced by Johannes Kepler. Whereas Galilei still sticks to the circular motion of the planets, Hobbes takes over the Keplerian ...

In this dazzling work of intellectual history, Skinner offers a sweeping account of the politics and philosophy of the idea of freedom.

Regarding the Jan. 2 Style article “‘Calvin and Hobbes’: Still as fresh as new-fallen snow”: The first time I saw “Calvin and Hobbes” on The Post bestseller list, I scurried to buy the book, expecting ...