Thomas Hobbes, Tom Griffith (Series Editor)
Leviathan (Classics of World Literature)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840227338
- author:
- Thomas Hobbes, Tom Griffith (Series Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
First published in 1651, Thomas Hobbes' 'Leviathan' is a foundational work of political philosophy that continues to shape our understanding of governance and human nature. In this influential book, Hobbes presents a systematic account of how politics can be ordered, law-bound, and peaceful.
Hobbes' theory combines the idea of natural human liberty with the absolute power of government, arguing that a unified state must be protected from internal violence to achieve true freedom. This vision of politics has been both praised and criticized for its bold ideas on human nature and the role of government.
Related Products
Related Products
London Labour and the London Poor (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
Mayhew, H.
£8.07
London Labour and the London Poor is a groundbreaking work of social observation that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of London's working poor in the mid-19th century. Written by Henry Mayhew,...
On War (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
Clausewitz, Carl Von
£7.37
Carl von Clausewitz's On War is a comprehensive text covering every aspect of warfare. Written by a Prussian soldier who witnessed the devastating power of the French Revolutionary armies, it is both...
Utopia (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
Thomas, Sir
£6.80
Utopia by Thomas More is a thought-provoking exploration of political thought that has had a lasting impact on Western philosophy. This edition features an introduction by Mishtooni Bose, providing...
The Republic (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
Plato
£6.87
The Republic by Plato A foundational work of Western philosophy that has shaped thought for over two thousand years. This revised edition explores the ideas of one of history's most influential...
The Divine Comedy (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
Alighieri, Dante
£8.07
Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy is a groundbreaking work of literature that explores the human condition through a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Written in exile, this masterpiece...