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Leviathan

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The book explores the concept of social contract theory, emphasizing the need for individuals to surrender certain freedoms for the stability and protection provided by a strong government. Hobbes argues for an absolute sovereign as essential for maintaining order, especially during the turmoil of the English Civil War. The work is divided into four sections: examining human nature, defining commonwealths, discussing the intersection of religion and governance, and addressing moral standards. It remains a pivotal text in understanding political philosophy and the nature of authority.

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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavatel
Mint Editions
Rok vydání
2021
Počet stran
554
ISBN13
9781513279145
Série
První vydání
1651
Původní název
Leviathan
Hodnocení
3,6 z 5
Anotace
The book explores the concept of social contract theory, emphasizing the need for individuals to surrender certain freedoms for the stability and protection provided by a strong government. Hobbes argues for an absolute sovereign as essential for maintaining order, especially during the turmoil of the English Civil War. The work is divided into four sections: examining human nature, defining commonwealths, discussing the intersection of religion and governance, and addressing moral standards. It remains a pivotal text in understanding political philosophy and the nature of authority.