A Teoria do Estado Laico na Civitas de Marsílio de Pádua como precursora do Estado de Thomas Hobbes..

Abstract

The problem of the relationship between ecclesiastical power and secular power had great exponents, among which was Marsilius of Padua (1280-1343) and Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679). In this study we analyze some ideas of these two important exponents of the theory of the state. We demonstrate that support elements to affirm that both are the first to formulate a theory of the Secular State, where there is no interference of ecclesiastical power in the administration of the kingdom. Thinkers to compose their theories intended to demonstrate the path to social peace, so dear to organized society. Marsilio said that wars are existing as a result of interference of the clergy in the mobilization of secular power. For Hobbes there are wars by the weakness of men. Both theories are important for discussing something that was and remains fundamental to the corporation, which is the state? What power, what are their limits of performance?