Leviathan, or the Matter Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil - Thomas Hobbes

Leviathan, or the Matter Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil

By Thomas Hobbes

  • Release Date: 2022-01-21
  • Genre: Philosophy

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<b>Leviathan, or the Matter Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil by Thomas Hobbes:</b> Delve into the political and philosophical treatise of <b>Thomas Hobbes</b> with "Leviathan." This work explores the nature of government, social contract theory, and the role of authority in society.<b>Key Aspects of the Book "Leviathan":</b><br /> <b>Social Contract Theory:</b> Thomas Hobbes presents his theory of the social contract, which examines the relationship between individuals and the government, and the need for a common authority.<br /> <b>Political Philosophy:</b> The book delves into political philosophy, exploring concepts of sovereignty, power, and the role of the state in maintaining order.<br /> <b>Human Nature:</b> "Leviathan" addresses questions of human nature and behavior, shaping its arguments around an understanding of human motivations and self-preservation.<b>Thomas Hobbes</b> was an English philosopher known for his contributions to political philosophy and his defense of absolute monarchy. "Leviathan" remains a seminal work in the field of political theory.

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