Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes
or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil
"Leviathan" is a seminal work of political philosophy that presents an argument for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. The author argues that civil peace and social unity are best achieved by the establishment of a commonwealth through social contract. He suggests that without a strong, central authority to impose law and order, society would descend into a state of nature, characterized by perpetual war and chaos. The book is divided into four parts: Of Man, Of Commonwealth, Of a Christian Commonwealth, and Of the Kingdom of Darkness.
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- Published
- 1651
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Leviatanas
- Leviathan By Hobbes,Thomas. [1982] Paperback
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