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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Leviathan (Paperback)
Thomas Hobbes; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R501
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Written by one of the founders of modern political philosophy,
Thomas Hobbes, during the English civil war, Leviathan is an
influential work of nonfiction. Regarded as one of the earliest
examples of the social contract theory, Leviathan has both
historical and philosophical importance. Social contract theory
prioritizes the state over the individual, claiming that
individuals have consented to the surrender of some of their
freedoms by participating in society. These surrendered freedoms
help ensure that the government can be run easily. In exchange for
their sacrifice, the individual is protected and given a place in a
steady social order. Articulating this theory, Hobbes argues for a
strong, undivided government ruled by an absolute sovereign. To
support his argument, Hobbes includes topics of religion, human
nature and taxation. Separated into four sections, Hobbes claims
his theory to be the resolution of the civil war that raged on as
he wrote, creating chaos and taking causalities. The first section,
Of Man discusses the role human nature and instinct plays in the
formation of government. The second section, Of Commonwealth
explains the definition, implications, types, and rules of
succession in a commonwealth government. Of a Christian
Commonwealth imagines the religion's role government and societal
moral standards. Finally, Hobbes closes his argument with Of the
Kingdom of Darkness. Through the use of philosophical theory and
historical study, Thomas Hobbes attempts to convince citizens to
consider the cost and reward of being governed. Without an
understanding of the sociopolitical theories that keep government
bodies in power, subjects can easily become complicit or allow
society to slip into anarchy. Created during a brutal civil war,
Hobbes hoped to educate and persuade his peers. Though Leviathan
was a work of controversy in its time, Hobbes' theories and prose
has survived centuries, shaping the ideas of modern philosophy.
This edition of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is now presented with a
stunning new cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font.
With these accommodations, Leviathan is accessible and applicable
to contemporary readers.
Originally published in 1889, Ferdinand Tonnies published versions
of two works by Thomas Hobbes. His editions of The Elements of Law:
Natural and Politic and of Behemoth: or The Long Parliament were
the first modern critical editions, based on manuscripts of works
by Hobbes. Completed in 1640, The Elements of Law was Hobbes's
first systematic political work. The book helps us see Hobbes's
mind at work, for it is the first version of his later political
works.
Originally published in 1889, Ferdinand Tonnies published versions
of two works by Thomas Hobbes. His editions of The Elements of Law:
Natural and Politic and of Behemoth: or The Long Parliament were
the first modern critical editions, based on manuscripts of works
by Hobbes. Completed in 1640, The Elements of Law was Hobbes's
first systematic political work. The book helps us see Hobbes's
mind at work, for it is the first version of his later political
works.
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Leviathan (Paperback, UK ed.)
Thomas Hobbes; Series edited by Tom Griffith
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With an Introduction by Dr Richard Serjeantson, Trinity College,
Cambridge Since its first publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes's
Leviathan has been recognised as one of the most compelling, and
most controversial, works of political philosophy written in
English. Forged in the crucible of the civil and religious warfare
of the mid-seventeenth century, it proposes a political theory that
combines an unequivocal commitment to natural human liberty with
the conviction that the sovereign power of government must be
exercised absolutely. Leviathan begins from some shockingly
naturalistic starting-points: an analysis of human nature as being
motivated by vain-glory and pride, and a vision of religion as
simply the fear of invisible powers made up by the mind. Yet from
these deliberately unpromising elements, Hobbes constructs with
unparalleled forcefulness an elaborate, systematic, and
comprehensive account of how political society ought to be:
ordered, law-bound, peaceful. In Leviathan, Hobbes presents us with
a portrait of politics which depicts how a state that is made up of
the unified body of all its citizens will be powerful, fruitful,
protective of each of its members, and - above all - free from
internal violence.
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Leviathan (Hardcover)
Thomas Hobbes; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R679
Discovery Miles 6 790
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Written by one of the founders of modern political philosophy,
Thomas Hobbes, during the English civil war, Leviathan is an
influential work of nonfiction. Regarded as one of the earliest
examples of the social contract theory, Leviathan has both
historical and philosophical importance. Social contract theory
prioritizes the state over the individual, claiming that
individuals have consented to the surrender of some of their
freedoms by participating in society. These surrendered freedoms
help ensure that the government can be run easily. In exchange for
their sacrifice, the individual is protected and given a place in a
steady social order. Articulating this theory, Hobbes argues for a
strong, undivided government ruled by an absolute sovereign. To
support his argument, Hobbes includes topics of religion, human
nature and taxation. Separated into four sections, Hobbes claims
his theory to be the resolution of the civil war that raged on as
he wrote, creating chaos and taking causalities. The first section,
Of Man discusses the role human nature and instinct plays in the
formation of government. The second section, Of Commonwealth
explains the definition, implications, types, and rules of
succession in a commonwealth government. Of a Christian
Commonwealth imagines the religion’s role government and societal
moral standards. Finally, Hobbes closes his argument with Of the
Kingdom of Darkness. Through the use of philosophical theory and
historical study, Thomas Hobbes attempts to convince citizens to
consider the cost and reward of being governed. Without an
understanding of the sociopolitical theories that keep government
bodies in power, subjects can easily become complicit or allow
society to slip into anarchy. Created during a brutal civil war,
Hobbes hoped to educate and persuade his peers. Though Leviathan
was a work of controversy in its time, Hobbes’ theories and prose
has survived centuries, shaping the ideas of modern philosophy.
This edition of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is now presented with a
stunning new cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font.
With these accommodations, Leviathan is accessible and applicable
to contemporary readers.
First Published in 1969. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Part of the "Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,"
this edition of "Hobbes's The Leviathan" is framed by a pedagogical
structure designed to make this important work of philosophy more
accessible and meaningful for readers. A General Introduction
includes biographical information on Hobbes, the work's historical
context, and a discussion of historical influences. Annotations and
notes from the editor clarify difficult passages for greater
understanding. A bibliography gives the reader additional resources
for further study.
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Leviathan (Paperback)
Thomas Hobbes; Edited by Christopher Brooke
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R345
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'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 opened
up questions about the nature of statecraft and society that
influenced governments across the world. Edited with an
Introduction by Christopher Brooke
Part of theLongman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy, this
edition of Hobbes's Leviathan is framed by a pedagogical structure
designed to make this important work of philosophy more accessible
and meaningful for undergraduates.
First Published in 1969. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Designed to meet the needs of both student and scholar, this
edition of Leviathan offers a brilliant introduction by Edwin
Curley, modernized spelling and punctuation of the text, and the
inclusion, along with historical and interpretive notes, of the
most significant variants between the English version of 1651 and
the Latin version of 1668. A glossary of seventeenth-century
English terms, and indexes of persons, subjects, and scriptural
passages help make this the most thoughtfully conceived edition of
Leviathan available.
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Leviathan (Paperback)
Thomas Hobbes; Edited by David Johnston; Introduction by Kinch Hoekstra
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R356
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Carefully and faithfully edited by "one of our most astute
commentators on Hobbes's political theory" (Jeremy Waldron), the
Norton Library edition of Leviathan features the complete text of
the work, with spelling and punctuation thoughtfully modernised and
archaic terms helpfully annotated throughout. An introduction by
Kinch Hoekstra situates the work in its historical and intellectual
context to prepare students for their first serious encounter with
"the greatest single work of political thought in the English
language" (John Rawls).
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