An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan

Jeremy Kleidosty, Jason Xidias

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Macat Library
15 July 2017

Literary theory; History; Philosophy; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Study & learning skills: general

Series: The Macat Library

Thomas Hobbes is a towering figure in the history of modern thought and political philosophy. He remains best remembered for his 1651 treatise on government, Leviathan, a work that shows at the very best the reasoning skills of a deeply original and creative thinker.

Creative thinking is all about taking a novel approach to questions and problems – showing them in a new light. When Hobbes was writing Leviathan, the standard approach to understanding (and advocating for) monarchical government was to argue, using Christian theology, that kings and queens gained their power and legitimacy from God. At a time of intense political turmoil in England – with civil war raging from 1642-51 – Hobbes took the original step of basing a political theory upon reason alone, and focusing on human nature. His closely-reasoned arguments made the book a controversial best-seller across Europe at the time of its publication, and it has remained a cornerstone of political theory ever since. Though Hobbes argued for government by an absolute monarch, many of his ideas and precepts helped form modern liberal ideas of government, influencing, among others, the American Constitution.

By: Jeremy Kleidosty, Jason Xidias
Imprint: Macat Library
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 120g
ISBN: 9781912127481
ISBN 10: 1912127482
Series: The Macat Library
Pages: 94
Publication Date: 15 July 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ways in to the text Who was Thomas Hobbes? What does Leviathan Say? Why does Leviathan Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited