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Focusing on the structure of society and the necessity of a strong government, Hobbes presents a compelling argument for the social contract and absolute sovereignty in the context of the English Civil War. He contrasts the chaos of a state of nature, characterized by constant conflict, with the stability provided by a unified authority. This influential work is a cornerstone of social contract theory, paralleling Machiavelli's insights on power and governance, and remains a pivotal text in discussions of statecraft and political philosophy.

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Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes

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Título
Leviathan
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2016
Páginas
362
ISBN13
9789176372142
Serie
Primera publicación
1651
Título original
Leviathan
Calificación
3,6 de 5
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Focusing on the structure of society and the necessity of a strong government, Hobbes presents a compelling argument for the social contract and absolute sovereignty in the context of the English Civil War. He contrasts the chaos of a state of nature, characterized by constant conflict, with the stability provided by a unified authority. This influential work is a cornerstone of social contract theory, paralleling Machiavelli's insights on power and governance, and remains a pivotal text in discussions of statecraft and political philosophy.