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The concept of the social contract, where citizens relinquish some autonomy to the state for collective peace and order, was largely unrecognized until Thomas Hobbes' seminal work, *Leviathan*. This philosophical treatise explores the foundations of political authority and the necessity of a strong central authority to prevent chaos, fundamentally shaping modern political thought. Hobbes’ insights into human nature and governance continue to influence discussions on the relationship between individuals and the state.
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Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Leviathan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hobbes
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781605208084
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- First published
- 1651
- Original title
- Leviathan
- Description
- The concept of the social contract, where citizens relinquish some autonomy to the state for collective peace and order, was largely unrecognized until Thomas Hobbes' seminal work, *Leviathan*. This philosophical treatise explores the foundations of political authority and the necessity of a strong central authority to prevent chaos, fundamentally shaping modern political thought. Hobbes’ insights into human nature and governance continue to influence discussions on the relationship between individuals and the state.