Leviathan: The Original 1651 Classic Philosophy Book (Annotated)
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- Unique Elements Historical ContextDetailed 17th Century Historical Map Introduction A Classic Political Masterpiece That Belongs on Every Bookshelf! Leviathan, is a 1651 book written by Thomas Hobbes that was written during the English Civil War (1642–1651). The title derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Sneak Peak “For such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; Yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves: For they see their own wit at hand, and other mens at a distance. But this proveth rather that men are in that point equall, than unequall. For there is not ordinarily a greater signe of the equall distribution of any thing, than that every man is contented with his share.” Summary Leviathan is an ambitious and extremely innovative masterpiece of political theory. Hobbes makes the case for a powerful sovereign—or "Leviathan"—to maintain peace and the law, substituting security for the chaotic freedom he believes human beings would otherwise experience, claiming that man's inherent nature is competitive and selfish. Many of Hobbes' contemporaries were appalled by his worldview, and his work was publicly burned for rebellion and heresy when it was originally published. Hobbes, however, opened up a whole new universe of political science by rejecting Aristotle's conception of man as a naturally social being and by painstakingly analyzing how society may and should operate. A Stunning Reprint At Timeless Publications, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book is upheld to its highest standard. This means that the text in this book is unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence! This title is one of the best books of the 17th century, words strung together with such political precision, must read political books that you just no longer see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic philosophy books buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection! We’re ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Click the “Buy Now” button and it will be on its way! Book Details Original 1651 TextPolitical Philosophy5.5 x 8.5 InchesMatte CoverWhite Paper
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