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OverviewLeviathan is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) and published in 1651. Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Written during the English Civil War (1642 1651), it argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and the brute situation of a state of nature (the war of all against all) could be avoided only by strong, undivided government, Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas HobbesPublisher: Pharos Books Private Limited Imprint: Pharos Books Private Limited Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.762kg ISBN: 9789355466082ISBN 10: 9355466080 Pages: 610 Publication Date: 07 November 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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