Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who was roiled by the bloodshed and turmoil of the English Civil War. During this period of ceaseless in-fighting, he wrote his masterpiece, Leviathan, which established the foundation for Western political thought. His work has inspired both hate and awe, as he reveals the darker side of human nature and the value of authority. Though he claims man's nature is inherently competitive and selfish, he also shows us how to utilize these traits to our advantage to flourish, be fearless, and free.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1605988065
ISBN-13
9781605988061
eBay Product ID (ePID)
214119229
Product Key Features
Author
Hannah Dawson
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy
Type
Textbook
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
New York
Author Biography
Hannah Dawson is a senior lecturer in the History of Ideas at the New College of the Humanities, London.