“And if a man consider the original of this great Ecclesiastical Dominion, he will easily perceive, that the Papacy , is no other than the Ghost of the deceased Romane Empire , sitting crowned upon the grave thereof: For so did the Papacy start up on a Sudden out of the Ruines of that Heathen Power.”
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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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