The state, a union of people, where the will of a single one (the state) is compulsory for everybody, has a task to regulate the relations between all the people. The book was banned several times in England and Russia.
Part of the ?Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,? this edition of Hobbes's The Leviathan is framed by a pedagogical structure designed to make this important work of philosophy more accessible and meaningful for readers.
This edition of Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is now presented with a stunning new cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, Leviathan is accessible and applicable to contemporary readers.
The Political Works of Thomas Hobbes (4 Books in One Edition) combines the works of one of the most influential political philosophers of the 17th century.
The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: .