The Routledge guidebook to Hobbes' Leviathan

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Hobbes is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of ideas and political thought, and his seminal text 'Leviathan' is widely recognised as one of the greatest works of political philosophy ever written. This book introduces the major themes in Hobbes' great book and acts as a companion for reading this key work, examining: The context of Hobbes' work and the background to his writing.

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Full title :The Routledge guidebook to Hobbes' Leviathan / Glen Newey.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014.
Edition:1 [edition]

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014.

The Physical Object

Description:x, 375 pages.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780415671323, 9780415671316, 0415671310, 0415671329
oclc:ocn890691051
LC Classification:JC153.H659
Dewey Decimal:320.1

Hobbes's life -- Leviathan : the book -- Human knowledge, reason and ignorance -- The state of nature : law and right -- State of nature to commonwealth -- Contract and consent -- Sovereignty, state, commonwealth -- Law, crime, punishment -- Religious liberty and toleration -- Leviathan and international relations -- Leviathan : early responses.