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Focusing on the structure of society and the necessity of a strong government, Hobbes presents a compelling argument for the social contract and absolute sovereignty in the context of the English Civil War. He contrasts the chaos of a state of nature, characterized by constant conflict, with the stability provided by a unified authority. This influential work is a cornerstone of social contract theory, paralleling Machiavelli's insights on power and governance, and remains a pivotal text in discussions of statecraft and political philosophy.
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Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Leviathan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hobbes
- Publisher
- Wisehouse Classics
- Released
- 2016
- Pages
- 362
- ISBN13
- 9789176372142
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- First published
- 1651
- Original title
- Leviathan
- Description
- Focusing on the structure of society and the necessity of a strong government, Hobbes presents a compelling argument for the social contract and absolute sovereignty in the context of the English Civil War. He contrasts the chaos of a state of nature, characterized by constant conflict, with the stability provided by a unified authority. This influential work is a cornerstone of social contract theory, paralleling Machiavelli's insights on power and governance, and remains a pivotal text in discussions of statecraft and political philosophy.