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Leviathan (with an Introduction by Herbert W. Schneider)
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Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, Hobbes' political philosophy argues for a strong central government led by an absolute sovereign to maintain order in society. He posits that the chaos of the time necessitates sacrificing some natural freedoms for the promise of peace. The book is structured into four parts, exploring human nature, the commonwealth, and the intersection of Christianity and governance. "Leviathan" is regarded as a seminal work in political theory, significantly influencing modern thought. This edition features an introduction by Herbert W. Schneider.
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Leviathan (with an Introduction by Herbert W. Schneider), Thomas Hobbes
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- 2017
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- Title
- Leviathan (with an Introduction by Herbert W. Schneider)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hobbes
- Publisher
- Neeland Media
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 410
- ISBN13
- 9781420956078
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the English Civil War, Hobbes' political philosophy argues for a strong central government led by an absolute sovereign to maintain order in society. He posits that the chaos of the time necessitates sacrificing some natural freedoms for the promise of peace. The book is structured into four parts, exploring human nature, the commonwealth, and the intersection of Christianity and governance. "Leviathan" is regarded as a seminal work in political theory, significantly influencing modern thought. This edition features an introduction by Herbert W. Schneider.