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The End of Politics: Temple Slave States

New Polity

CHAPTER

The Dynamics of Power and Pagan Constructs

This chapter explores the dynamics of political power and popular consent, delving into Hobbes' philosophical insights on the Leviathan as a corporate power. It also draws parallels between historical paganism and the potential for absolutist states, warning against the reverence of man-made constructs.

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