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Leviathan

by Crawford Brough Macpherson, Marshall Missner, Thomas Hobbes
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Philosophical masterpiece on competition, power, and security.

Leviathan delves into the idea of a centralized power and order, necessary for the survival of society, making it a good read for those interested in political philosophy and the impact of individuals on society. The book challenges Aristotle's concept of man as naturally sociable, offering a theory of competition as a fundamental aspect of human behavior. It is a must-read for those wanting to gain an understanding of how societies function, the importance of a centralized power, and the intricate relationship between society and the individual.

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Leviathan

by Crawford Brough Macpherson, Marshall Missner, Thomas Hobbes
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ISBN: 9780140431957
Authors: Crawford Brough Macpherson, Marshall Missner, Thomas Hobbes
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1981-11-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Philosophy, History
Related Topics: Theory, History, Political Science, Classics, History, Theory, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 47137 readers)

Description

'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short'Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ourselves from descending into anarchy? Hobbes' case for a 'common-wealth' under a powerful sovereign - or 'Leviathan' - to enforce security and the rule of law, shocked his contemporaries, and his book was publicly burnt for sedition the moment it was published. But his penetrating work of political philosophy - now fully revised and with a new introduction for this edition - opened up questions about the nature of statecraft and society that influenced governments across the world.
 

Philosophical masterpiece on competition, power, and security.

Leviathan delves into the idea of a centralized power and order, necessary for the survival of society, making it a good read for those interested in political philosophy and the impact of individuals on society. The book challenges Aristotle's concept of man as naturally sociable, offering a theory of competition as a fundamental aspect of human behavior. It is a must-read for those wanting to gain an understanding of how societies function, the importance of a centralized power, and the intricate relationship between society and the individual.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.