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Leviathan - THE MATTER, FORME, & POWER OF A COMMON-WEALTH ECCLESIASTICAL AND CIVILL

The 100 best nonfiction books: No 94 - Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes (1651)

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Exploring the foundations of political philosophy, this work delves into the social contract theory and the necessity of a strong central authority to prevent chaos. Hobbes argues that in the state of nature, life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short," necessitating an absolute sovereign to maintain order and protect individuals. The book critiques human nature and examines the relationship between morality and governance, making it a seminal text in understanding the evolution of modern political thought.

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Leviathan - THE MATTER, FORME, & POWER OF A COMMON-WEALTH ECCLESIASTICAL AND CIVILL, Thomas Hobbes

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2023
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Leviathan - THE MATTER, FORME, & POWER OF A COMMON-WEALTH ECCLESIASTICAL AND CIVILL
Sottotitolo
The 100 best nonfiction books: No 94 - Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes (1651)
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2023
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In brossura
Pagine
632
ISBN13
9781088176641
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Exploring the foundations of political philosophy, this work delves into the social contract theory and the necessity of a strong central authority to prevent chaos. Hobbes argues that in the state of nature, life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short," necessitating an absolute sovereign to maintain order and protect individuals. The book critiques human nature and examines the relationship between morality and governance, making it a seminal text in understanding the evolution of modern political thought.