Thomas Hobbes
What’s inside
Thomas Hobbes’s ‘Leviathan’ is a seminal work in political philosophy that outlines the structure of society and legitimate government, advocating for a strong central authority to avoid chaos and war.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the foundations of political philosophy
- Gaining insights into the concept of social contract
- Exploring the role of state and individual liberty
- Analyzing the interplay between politics and religion
Key Points
- State of Nature and the Brutish Life
- Social Contract for Order
- Sovereignty and the Leviathan
- Laws of Nature and Rights
- The Structure of the Commonwealth
- Religion and the State
- Liberty and the Subject
Who’s it For
- Students of political science
- Philosophy enthusiasts
- Readers interested in social contract theory
- Historians of political thought
About the author
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher known for his political thoughts, particularly concerning the social contract theory.