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Summary:

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.

Key points:

1. State of Nature: Hobbes sees the state of nature as a chaotic and dangerous time without government, where life is harsh and fearful.

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