Leviathan

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 520 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

Leviathan makes a persuasive case that creating a commonwealth through a social compact is the greatest way to promote social harmony and civil peace. Hobbes' ideal commonwealth is governed by a sovereign power with complete ability to assure the common defense and responsibility for maintaining the commonwealth's security. Hobbes refers to this commonwealth as a "artificial person" and a body politic that resembles a human body in his introduction. The commonwealth is depicted as a massive human form made of the bodies of its citizens, with the sovereign serving as its head, in the frontispiece of the first edition of Leviathan, which Hobbes assisted in creating. Hobbes refers to this entity as the "Leviathan," which is a terrible sea creature's moniker and a phrase taken from the Hebrew for "sea monster."

Book details

• Author: Thomas Hobbes
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 520
• ISBN: 9789357004749
• Published: 2022-10-14
• Dimensions: 2.8 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm
• Category: Non-Fiction

Frequently asked questions

Is Leviathan available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Leviathan.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Leviathan?

Leviathan is written by Thomas Hobbes.

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