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The Political Works of Thomas Hobbes (4 Books in One Edition)

Enriched edition. Leviathan, On the Citizen, The Elements of Law & Behemoth: The Long ParliamentBy Thomas Hobbes

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The Political Works of Thomas Hobbes (4 Books in One Edition) is a seminal collection of political philosophy written by the renowned English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. In this comprehensive edition, readers will delve into the core works of Hobbes, including 'Leviathan,' 'De Cive,' 'Behemoth,' and 'The Art of Rhetoric.' Hobbes employs a rationalistic approach in his writing, exploring the nature of man, society, and government in a tumultuous political landscape. His works are characterized by their systematic reasoning and provocative ideas, making him a key figure in shaping modern political thought. Hobbes' emphasis on the social contract theory and the role of government in maintaining order and stability continues to resonate in contemporary political discourse. The fusion of Hobbes' intellectual rigor and pragmatic insights in this collection offers readers a profound understanding of political philosophy and its implications on society. Scholars and students alike will find Hobbes' political works invaluable for exploring fundamental questions about power, authority, and human nature. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Publish dateDec 6, 2017

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1The Political Works of Thomas Hobbes

2Introduction

3Author Biography

4Historical Context

5Synopsis (Selection)

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6The Elements of Law

7PART I

8Chapter 1: The General Division of Man's Natural Faculties

9Chapter 2: The Cause of Sense

10Chapter 3: Of Imagination and the Kinds Thereof

11Chapter 4: Of the Several Kinds of Discursion of the Mind

12Chapter 5: Of Names, Reasoning, and Discourse of the Tongue

13Chapter 6: Of a Knowledge, Opinion and Relief

14Chapter 7: Of Delight and Pain; Good and Evil

15Chapter 8: Of the Pleasures of the Senses; Of Honour

16Chapter 9: Of the Passions of the Mind

17Chapter 10: Of the Difference Between Men In These Discerning Faculty and the Cause

18Chapter 11: What Imaginations and Passions Men Have, at the Names of Things Supernatural

19Chapter 12: How by Deliberation From Passions Proceed Men's Actions

20Chapter 13: How by Language Men Work Upon Each Other's Minds

21Chapter 14: Of the Estate and Right of Nature

22Chapter 15: Of the Divesting Natural Right by Gift and Covenant

23Chapter 16: Some of the Laws of Nature

24Chapter 17: Other Laws of Nature

25Chapter 18: A Confirmation of the Same Out of The Word of God

26Chapter 19: Of the Necessity and Definition of a Body Politic

27PART II

28Chapter 20: Of the Requisites to the Constitution of a Commonwealth

29Chapter 21: Of the Three Sorts of Commonwealth

30Chapter 22: Of the Power of Masters

31Chapter 23: Of the Power of Fathers, and of Patrimonial Kingdom

32Chapter 24: The Incommodities of Several Sorts of Government Compared

33Chapter 25: That Subjects are not Bound to Follow Their Private Judgments in Controversies of Religion

34Chapter 27: Of the Causes of Rebellion

35Chapter 28: Of the Duty of Them That Have Sovereign Power

36Chapter 29: Of the Nature and Kinds of Laws

37De Cive (On the Citizen)

38Author's Preface

39Chapter I

40Chapter II

41Chapter III

42Chapter IV

43Chapter V

44Chapter VI

45Chapter VII

46Chapter VIII

47Chapter IX

48Chapter X

49Chapter XI

50Chapter XII

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