Leviathan (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
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- Hardcover
540 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2024
Summary
Collector’s Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
Imagine a world where fear and chaos rule, where every person is in constant conflict, and life is a brutal fight for survival. This is the bleak reality Hobbes presents, showing how human self-interest leads to inevitable strife unless a powerful authority, the “Leviathan,” is established. In gripping detail, he explores how this authority can create order and peace, turning chaos into a stable society. With sharp, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781998621491 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1998621499 |
| Author: | Thomas Hobbes |
| Publisher: | Revive Classics |
| Imprint: | Revive Classics |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 540 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 957g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 35mm |
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About The Author
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes, born in 1588 in Westport, England, experienced a tumultuous early life, shaped by his father’s abrupt departure and the care of a wealthy uncle. He was educated at Oxford and became a tutor to the influential Cavendish family, which allowed him to travel and engage with leading intellectuals of his time.
Hobbes’ career was deeply influenced by the political turmoil of the English Civil War. His most famous work, Leviathan, reflects his belief in the necessity of a strong sovereign to prevent societal collapse, an idea developed during his time in Paris and through his exposure to contemporary thinkers like Galileo.
Throughout his life, Hobbes contributed to diverse fields, including philosophy, history, and even optics. His controversial ideas on governance and human nature sparked debates, yet they continue to shape political thought to this day.
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