LeviathanGood Press, 27 nov. 2023 - 483 pages In Thomas Hobbes' seminal work 'Leviathan', the author explores the nature of government and society through a rational lens. Written during a tumultuous period in English history, Hobbes uses sharp philosophical reasoning to argue for the necessity of a strong central authority to maintain order and prevent the chaos of a 'state of nature'. He delves deep into the social contract theory, postulating that individuals willingly surrender their rights to a sovereign in exchange for protection and stability. The prose is characterized by its clarity and logical structure, making complex political ideas accessible to a wider audience. 'Leviathan' remains a cornerstone of political philosophy, influencing thinkers from John Locke to Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Hobbes' sobering analysis of human nature and society continues to provoke thought and debate to this day. I recommend 'Leviathan' to anyone interested in delving into the foundations of political theory and the role of government in maintaining social order. |
Table des matières
Of the Interior Beginnings of Voluntary Motions Commonly Called the Passions and the Speeches by which They are Expressed | |
Of the Ends or Resolutions of Discourse | |
Of the Nutrition and Procreation of a Commonwealth | |
Of Counsel | |
Of Civil Laws | |
Of Crimes Excuses and Extenuations | |
Of Punishments and Rewards | |
Of Those Things that Weaken or Tend to the Dissolution of a Commonwealth | |
Of the Office of the Sovereign Representative | |
Of the Kingdom of God by Nature | |
Of the Virtues Commonly Called Intellectual and Their Contrary Defects | |
Of the Several Subject of Knowledge | |
Of Power Worth Dignity Honour and Worthiness | |
Of the Difference of Manners | |
Of Religion | |
Of the Natural Condition of Mankind as Concerning Their Felicity and Misery | |
Of the First and Second Natural Laws and of Contracts | |
Of Other Laws of Nature | |
Of Persons Authors and Things Personated | |
Of Commonwealth | |
Of the Causes Generation and Definition of a Commonwealth | |
Of the Rights of Sovereigns by Institution | |
Of the Several Kinds of Commonwealth by Institution and of Succession to the Sovereign Power | |
Of Dominion Paternal and Despotical | |
Of the Liberty of Subjects | |
Of Systems Subject Political and Private | |
Of the Public Ministers of Sovereign Power | |
Of a Christian Commonwealth | |
Of the Principles of Christian Politics | |
Of the Number Antiquity Scope Authority and Interpreters of The Books of Holy Scripture | |
Of the Signification of Spirit Angel and Inspiration in the Books of Holy Scripture | |
Of the Signification in Scripture of Kingdom of God of Holy Sacred and Sacrament | |
Of the Word of God and of Prophets | |
Of Miracles and Their | |
Of the Signification in Scripture of Eternal Life Hell Salvation the World to Come and Redemption | |
Of the Signification in Scripture of the Word Church | |
Of the Rights of the Kingdom of God in Abraham Moses the High Priests and the Kings of Judah | |
Of the Office of Our Blessed Saviour | |
into the Kingdom of Heaven | |
Of Spiritual Darkness from Misinterpretation | |
Of Demonology and Other Relics of | |
Of Darkness from Vain Philosophy | |
Of the Benefit that Proceedeth from Such | |
A Review and Conclusion | |
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