
Episode #026 ... Thomas Hobbes pt. 1 - The Social Contract
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The Imaginary Monarch: Hobbes and the Leviathan
This chapter explores the qualities of a good monarch through animal metaphors and emphasizes Thomas Hobbes' depiction of the leviathan as the ultimate ruler. It also delves into Hobbes' personal history and the influences of the English Civil War on his thoughts about governance and the social contract.
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