Leviathan' by Thomas Hobbes (1651)
Leviathan' by Thomas Hobbes (1651)
Leviathan is a philosophical work of the 17th century, written by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
It is a treatise on the social contract and the fundamental laws of nature that govern society.
The work examines the nature of human beings, their relationships, and the implications of their actions.
It focuses on the power of the state and its authority to maintain and enforce laws.
The book argues that all people are equal and that they should be governed by a sovereign.
The sovereign must be strong, and should be able to enforce laws and protect the people.
The book also asserts that the state should be the ultimate authority, and it should have absolute power over its citizens.
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