| Leviathan Contributor(s): Hobbes, Thomas (Author), Gaskin, John Charles Addison (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199537283 ISBN-13: 9780199537280 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 320.01 |
| Lexile Measure: 1470 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.1" W x 7.6" (0.85 lbs) 576 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Leviathan is both a magnificent literary achievement and the greatest work of political philosophy in the English language. Permanently challenging, it has found new applications and new refutations in every generation. This new edition reproduces the first printed text, retaining the original punctuation but modernizing the spelling. It offers exceptionally thorough and useful annotation, an introduction that guides the reader through the complexities of Hobbes's arguments, and a substantial index. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |