Leviathan | Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Geschichte
Beschreibung
"Leviathan," a seminal work by Thomas Hobbes, delves into the essence of political philosophy and the social contract. Written during a time of political upheaval, Hobbes presents a pioneering argument for a strong, centralized government as a solution to human nature's inherent brutishness. This treatise explores the dynamics between liberty and authority, and the necessity of societal structures for peace and protection. 'Leviathan' remains a cornerstone in understanding modern political theory and its impact on both historical and contemporary governance.
Kundenbewertungen
social contract, power dynamics, Enlightenment, state of nature, authority and liberty, modern political thought, sovereignty, 17th-century history, political philosophy, social stability, natural law, ethical theory, civil society, governance, human nature