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Leviathan (Books I and II)

Leviathan (Books I and II)

Thomas Hobbes 4 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast presents an audio recording of Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, the 1651 work by philosopher Thomas Hobbes. The book examines the structure of society and argues for a social contract and rule by a sovereign, drawing on the turmoil of the English Civil War. Hobbes contends that strong central government is necessary to avoid a state of nature and the war of all against all. He also discusses circumstances under which the social contract might dissolve. The summary is drawn from Wikipedia.

Episodes

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Outa Karel’s Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales-Sanni Metelerkamp Aug 10, 2026 11309 Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly called Leviathan, is a book written in 1651 by Thomas Hobbes. It is titled after the biblical Leviathan. The book concerns the structure of society (as represented figuratively by the frontispiece, showing the state giant made up of individuals), as is evidenced by the full title. In the book, Thomas H
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Early explorations in New South Wales A collection-Richard Hind Cambage, John Price Aug 10, 2026 7290 Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly called Leviathan, is a book written in 1651 by Thomas Hobbes. It is titled after the biblical Leviathan. The book concerns the structure of society (as represented figuratively by the frontispiece, showing the state giant made up of individuals), as is evidenced by the full title. In the book, Thomas H

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