Leviathan

Autori

• Thomas Hobbes

Parametri

• 362 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Esoterismo e religione
• Saggistica
• Scienza e Matematica
• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico

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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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016