Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

Leviathan

Thomas Hobbes

672 pages • first pub 1651 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy politics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

In Leviathan, Hobbes set out his doctrine of the foundation of states and legitimate governments - originating social contract theory. Leviathan was written during the English Civil War; much of the book is occupied with demonstrating the necessit...

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Moods

informative 70%
challenging 65%
reflective 40%
dark 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 15%

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