Leviathan | Thomas Hobbes

"Leviathan," a seminal work by Thomas Hobbes, delves into the essence of political philosophy and the social contract. Written during a time of political upheaval, Hobbes presents a pioneering argument for a strong, centralized government as a solution to human nature's inherent brutishness. This treatise explores the dynamics between liberty and authority, and the necessity of societal structures for peace and protection. 'Leviathan' remains a cornerstone in understanding modern political theory and its impact on both historical and contemporary governance.

About the author

Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 - 4 December 1679), was an English philosopher, considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. In addition to political philosophy, Hobbes contributed to a diverse array of other fields, including history, jurisprudence, geometry, the physics of gases, theology, and ethics, as well as philosophy in general.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Hobbes
• Publisher: Fili Public
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.01.2024
• EAN: 9788793494961
• ISBN: 978-87-93494-96-1
• No. of pages: 552
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 886 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories