Leviathan

di Thomas Hobbes (Autore)

Malk Williams (Narratore)

SNR Audio, 2025

'The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short.' Originally published in 1651, Leviathan is a hugely influential work of political philosophy, and is still widely read and studied to this day. Written during the English Civil War, of which Hobbes had first-hand experience, Leviathan argues for political rule by an absolute authority. Hobbes claimed that human nature was, at its core, ruthless and brutal: people were selfish, self-interested and likely to cause conflict for one another. In order to combat this chaos, individuals ought to submit to a sovereign – a 'Leviathan' – in exchange for order, security and peace. A powerful argument which lay the groundwork for modern social contract theory, Leviathan has influenced government structure across the world. Thomas Hobbes (1588 – 1679) was an English philosopher, scientist and historian. He is best known for his book, Leviathan, in which he pioneers a new interpretation of social contract theory. Although a controversial figure during his life, his work has profoundly influenced our understanding of political philosophy and, more broadly, human nature.

• Autore: Thomas Hobbes
• Narratore: Malk Williams
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:59:57
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: SNR Audio
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9781805368144