Leviathan is a work of political philosophy. Written by Thomas Hobbes during a time of civil war, it argues that sovereign rule is the most stable form of government. An early proponent of social contract theory, Hobbes observations regarding the dangers of unrestrained individual freedom have influenced generations of thinkers. This edition contains illustrations.
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Leviathan is a work of political philosophy. Written by Thomas Hobbes during a time of civil war, it argues that sovereign rule is the most stable form of government. An early proponent of social contract theory, Hobbes observations regarding the dangers of unrestrained individual freedom have influenced generations of thinkers. This edition contains illustrations.