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Leviathan

With selected variants from the Latin edition of 1668
By Thomas Hobbes
Series: Hackett Classics
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Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is a foundational text in political philosophy, exploring the structure of society and legitimate government. Hobbes argues for a social contract where individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms to a sovereign authority in exchange for security and order. The book delves into the nature of human beings, the necessity of a powerful state, and the dynamics of power to prevent chaos and maintain civil peace.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the foundational concepts of political philosophy, exploring the structure of society and government legitimacy. It offers profound insights into the nature of human beings and the necessity of a powerful sovereign to maintain order, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of political obligation and authority.

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Leviathan

Designed to meet the needs of both student and scholar, this edition of Leviathan offers a brilliant Introduction by Edwin Curley, modernized spelling and punctuation of the text, and the inclusion, along with historical and interpretive notes, of the most significant variants between the Englishversion of 1651 and the Latin version of 1668.

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This new edition of Hobbes's masterpiece is uniquely suited to meet the needs of both student and scholar. It offers a brilliant introduction by Edwin Curley, modernised spelling and punctuation of the text, and a key annotative feature found in no other edition: the inclusion, along with historical and interpretive notes, of the most significant variants between the English version of 1651 and the Latin version of 1668.

A glossary of seventeenth-century English terms and indexes of persons, subjects, and scriptural passages help make this the most thoughtfully conceived edition of Leviathan available.

Series: Hackett Classics

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Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan is highly regarded for its scholarly edition, praised for providing Latin variants and a comprehensive index of Biblical citations, making it a well-rounded tool for students. Reviewers highlight its superb editing, helpful glossary, and inclusion of additional materials, such as Hobbes's thoughts on the Nicene Creed. The edition is noted for being indispensable for study, with Curley's introduction receiving particular acclaim.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872201774

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Edwin Curley
  • Edited by Edwin Curley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 511g

Pages: 627

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Series: Hackett Classics Thomas Hobbes

About the Author

Thomas Hobbes; Edited by Edwin Curley

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