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The political treatise explores the necessity of state authority over individuals, rooted in Hobbes' social contract theory. Written during the tumultuous period following the English Civil War, it faced controversy for its challenging ideals. Additionally, Hobbes' contributions to liberalism emphasize the importance of individual rights. This edition aims to present this classic work in a quality format, reflecting its historical significance and philosophical depth.
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Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
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- Title
- Leviathan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hobbes
- Publisher
- Classic Books Library
- Released
- 2018
- Pages
- 514
- ISBN13
- 9781528705509
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Math, Nature, Natural sciences, Religious Topics, Philosophical Topics, Religion, Legal Topics, Philosophy, Biology, Politics, England, Society, Great Britain, Anthropology, Violence, God, Struggle for Power, 17th century, Political Philosophy, Society and Politics, State, Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), Reason, Absolutism, Civil Liberty
- First published
- 1651
- Original title
- Leviathan
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The political treatise explores the necessity of state authority over individuals, rooted in Hobbes' social contract theory. Written during the tumultuous period following the English Civil War, it faced controversy for its challenging ideals. Additionally, Hobbes' contributions to liberalism emphasize the importance of individual rights. This edition aims to present this classic work in a quality format, reflecting its historical significance and philosophical depth.