Thomas Hobbes y la función de los jueces

Abstract

Abstract: This article presents Thomas Hobbes' view on the role of the judges, which is far more sophisticated than it may seem given his opinion on political philosophy matters and his disagreement with Coke. Consequently, we first set forth the controversy with Coke on the role of the judges regarding the law (I). Secondly, we present what the judge's role according to Hobbes is (II and III), his institutional position (IV), and finally, we will pose (V) that his controversy with Coke refers to the very concept of law rather than to the role of the judge.