Leviathan

Thomas Hobbes

The book argues that in the absence of political order, human life would be "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" due to inherent selfishness and violence. It advocates for a social contract and a sovereign authority to maintain peace and prevent civil war.

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Leviathan

Thomas Hobbes

The book presents a foundational treatise on political philosophy, arguing for the necessity of a strong central authority to avoid the chaos and violence of a state of nature. It outlines the concept of the social contract, where individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms to a sovereign in exchange for security and order.

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Leviathan

the original authoritative edition

Thomas Hobbes

The book presents a foundational work in political philosophy, arguing for the necessity of a strong central authority to avoid the chaos and violence of a state of nature. It delves into the structure of society and legitimate government, advocating for a social contract and sovereignty as the basis of political order.

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Leviathan

Thomas Hobbes

The book presents a foundational work in political philosophy, arguing for the necessity of a strong central authority to avoid the chaos and violence of a state of nature. It outlines Hobbes's views on human nature, the social contract, and the structure of a legitimate sovereign power to ensure peace and social order.

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