| Leviathan Contributor(s): Hobbes, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 1605208086 ISBN-13: 9781605208084 Publisher: Cosimo Classics OUR PRICE: $36.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 320.01 |
| Lexile Measure: 1470 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.46 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We take for granted today the concept of the "social contract"-that it's right for citizens give up some autonomy to the state in exchange for peace and order for all-but the idea was all but unconceived of until English philosopher THOMAS HOBBES (1588-1679) published his masterpiece, *Leviathan*. Written while the author was in self-imposed exile in France during the English Civil War and first published in 1651, this classic work of political thought laid the groundwork for the upheavals that would reshape human culture in later centuries, from the American and French revolutions to the ongoing refining of democracy that continues to this day. Required reading for students of world history, this is one of the great works of civic and social philosophy, presented in the original period language, and remains the best representation today of the author's intent and meaning. |