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Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is one of the most important figures in the history of European thought. Although interest in his life and work has grown enormously in recent years, this is the first complete edition of his correspondence. The texts of the letters are richly supplemented with explanatory notes and full biographical and bibliographical information. This landmark publication sheds new light on the intellectual life of a major thinker.

Complete digitally restored reprint of the edition of 1651 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. The Layout is +30 % larger as the original.

Thomas Hobbes'' The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic is a seminal work in political philosophy that lays out his theories on the laws and governing principles of society. Written in a clear and rational style, Hobbes explores the role of law in maintaining order and the balance of power between individuals and the state. This book is a significant contribution to the Western philosophical tradition and provides valuable insights into the nature of politics and society during the 17th century. The text is characterized by its meticulous argumentation and logical reasoning, making it a key text for scholars and students of political philosophy. Hobbes'' emphasis on the importance of a strong central authority and the need for individuals to surrender some freedoms for the greater good is a recurring theme throughout the book. The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of modern political thought.

A scholarly edition of the English version of works by Thomas Hobbes. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.

A reprint of the 1972 Doubleday edition. Contains the most helpful version of Hobbes''s political and moral philosophy available in English. Includes the only English translation of De Homine, chapters X-XV. Features the English translation of De Cive attributed to Hobbes.

Noel Malcolm presents his long-awaited critical edition of one of the most important philosophical works ever written. Hobbes''s Leviathan (1651) is a classic of political theory and of English prose, studied at every university in the world. The English and Latin versions of the text are fully annotated, with a book-length introduction

Leviatán, o La materia, forma y poder de una república eclesiástica y civil (en el original en inglés: Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil), comúnmente llamado Leviatán, es el libro más conocido del filósofo político inglés Thomas Hobbes

Hobbes envisions a chaotic world driven by self-interest, where survival is brutal. He argues peace requires the "Leviathan," balancing freedom and control to ensure societal stability and security.

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Leviat�n o La materia, forma y poder de una rep�blica eclesi�stica y civil, com�nmente llamado Leviat�n (en ingl�s Leviathan), es el libro m�s conocido del fil�sofo pol�tico ingl�s Thomas Hobbes, publicado en 1651. El t�tulo del libro hace referencia al monstruo b�blico Leviat�n, que posee un poder descomunal ("Nadie hay tan osado que lo despierte. De su grandeza tienen temor los fuertes. No hay sobre la Tierra quien se le parezca, animal hecho exento de temor. Menosprecia toda cosa alta; es rey sobre todos los soberbios). En este libro, Hobbes establece su doctrina de derecho moderno como la base de las sociedades y de los gobiernos leg�timos, puede entenderse como una justificaci�n filos�fica de la eliminaci�n del Estado absoluto, a la vez que como la proposici�n te�rica del contrato social y autoritarismo estatal.

Hobbes'' Leviathan was written during the English Civil War (1642 to 1651) and published in 1651. It is considered to be one of the most influential examples of social contract theory. Indeed, alongside Machiavelli''s The Prince, it is regarded as a classic work on statecraft.Although suitable for every reader, this re-publication is ideal for school or college students. Here, the chief benefit is the ten pages of blank lined notepaper provided at the end of each part, and is particularly useful for making notes, summaries, essay plans and points for further thought.This edition contains the complete and unabridged text in addition to a FORTY page personal notebook - which means it offers excellent value for money.

Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 - 4 December 1679), was an English philosopher, best known today for his work on political philosophy. Although Hobbes was a strong believer in the right of sovereigns to rule absolutely, Hobbes developed the political philosophy that laid the foundation for theories like social contract theory that have formed the backbone of Western democracy. Hobbes also wrote about history, mathematics, physics, ethics and philosophy, writing at length about human nature and the strength of self-interest, often referred to as materialism. Among Hobbes'' work, his most famous and important is Leviathan, titled after the Biblical character. Hobbes'' Leviathan expounds at length upon the structure of society and legitimate government, becoming one of the most influential political philosophies in the West''s history. Leviathan weds social contract theory to an absolute sovereign, calling upon legitimate government to protect the natural rights of its people. Written during the English Civil War, Hobbes argues a strong centralized government is necessary to avoid war and upheaval.