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Thomas Hobbes
Book • 1995
In 'Leviathan', Thomas Hobbes presents a comprehensive argument for the necessity of a strong, centralized government to prevent civil war and maintain peace.
The book is divided into four parts, exploring human nature, the structure of a commonwealth, the role of Christianity in governance, and the dangers of misinterpreting religious texts.
The book is divided into four parts, exploring human nature, the structure of a commonwealth, the role of Christianity in governance, and the dangers of misinterpreting religious texts.
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