“He that is to govern a whole Nation , must read in himself, not this, or that particular man; but Mankind; which though it be hard to do, harder than to learn any Language, or Science; yet, when I shall have set down my own reading orderly, and perspicuously, the pains left another, will be only to consider, if he also find not the same in himself. For this kind of Doctrine, admitteth no other Demonstration.”
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Work
Leviathan - Revised Edition
The Revised Edition of 'Leviathan' is a foundational work in the field of political philosophy, written by Thomas Hobbes. It delves into the concept of a sovereign authority necessary to maintain order in a state of nature. The book is renowned for its exploration of the social contract and the role of government in protecting the rights and well-being of its citizens. more
Author
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes, a British philosopher, politician, historian, economist, and writer, was born on April 5, 1588, in Wiltshire, and died on December 4, 1679, in Oxford, England. Hobbes is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century, known for his profound analysis of the state, society, and human behavior. more
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