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Leviathan

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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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2009
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Titolo
Leviathan
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2009
Pagine
416
ISBN13
9781605208084
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1651
Titolo originale
Leviathan
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3,6 su 5
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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.