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Thomas Hobbes

Biography and Memoir

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Thomas Hobbes

A Beginner's Guide to the Founding Father of modern political philosophy and his work Leviathan, including his theory of the state of nature and the necessity of a social contract.Alex Omberg

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Thomas Hobbes

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About this audiobook

What is the ultimate purpose of government? For Thomas Hobbes, a man who lived through the bloody chaos of the English Civil War, the answer was brutally simple: to save us from ourselves. This guide introduces the formidable thinker who stripped politics down to its bare essentials. You will journey into his famous "state of nature"—a terrifying world with no rules, where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." You will then witness the logical escape route he engineers: the social contract, a desperate bargain where we trade our natural freedom for the one thing we crave more—security. From this contract rises the Leviathan, an all-powerful sovereign designed to enforce peace with an iron fist. By confronting the darkest aspects of human nature, Hobbes forces us to ask the most fundamental questions about power, fear, and the price we are willing to pay for order. This is the story of the dark, brilliant, and essential foundation of modern political thought.

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Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)

GenreBiography and Memoir, Philosophy

Length1 hr 15 mins

Narrated bySelect Your Own

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateOct 9, 2025

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Title Page

7Chapter 6: The Glimmer of Hope

2Chapter 1: A Time of War and Terror

8Chapter 7: The Great Escape

3Chapter 2: Man, the Machine

9Chapter 8: Creating the Mortal God

4Chapter 3: The Endless Hunger for Power

10Chapter 9: The Price of Peace

5Chapter 4: Life Without Rules

11Chapter 10: The Subject's True Liberty

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6Chapter 5: The Three Great Causes of Quarrel

12Chapter 11: A Legacy of Fear and Order

About the author

Alex Omberg

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all by Alex Omberg

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