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Leviathan is a foundational work of political philosophy in which Hobbes argues that human beings, in their natural state, live in constant fear and conflict-a "war of all against all." To escape this chaos, individuals collectively agree to surrender some of their freedoms to a sovereign authority, creating a social contract. This sovereign-whether a monarch or an assembly-must hold absolute power to maintain peace and prevent a return to disorder. Hobbes also explores human psychology, religion, and the nature of civil society, ultimately insisting that strong centralized authority is essential for social stability.

Book details

Book category Books in German Belletristik Erzählende Literatur Hauptwerk vor 1945

• Full title: Leviathan
• Author: Thomas Hobbes
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 490
• EAN: 9798897189328
• ID: 50269050
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Weight: 1044 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 31 mm
• Date of publishing: 17. December 2025

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