Leviathan
by Thomas Hobbes, C.B. Macpherson
Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes, C.B. Macpherson holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 26.3K reader ratings. First published in 1651. The book spans 736 pages.
About Leviathan
'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short'Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ourselves from descending into anarchy? Hobbes' case for a 'common-wealth' under a powerful sovereign - or 'Leviathan' - to enforce security and the rule of law, shocked his contemporaries, and his book was publicly burnt for sedition the moment it was published. But his penetrating work of political philosophy - now fully revised and with a new introduction for this edition - opened up questions about the nature of statecraft and society that influenced governments across the world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Hobbes, C.B. Macpherson |
| Published | 1651 |
| Pages | 736 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Classics, Non-Fiction, History |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,284 |
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What genre is Leviathan?
Leviathan is categorized as Philosophy, Classics, Non-Fiction, History. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Leviathan worth reading?
Based on 26.3K reader ratings, Leviathan has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Leviathan?
Leviathan has 736 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Leviathan?
Leviathan was written by Thomas Hobbes, C.B. Macpherson. It was first published in 1651.
What is the ISBN for Leviathan?
The ISBN-13 for Leviathan is 9780140431960.0.
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