Hobbes, Thomas 1588-1679 creator text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes is a philosophical treatise published in 1651. Written during the English Civil War, it explores the structure of society and legitimate government through social contract theory. Hobbes argues that humanity's natural state is a brutal "war of all against all," driven by individual appetites and the fear of violent death. Only a strong, absolute sovereign can prevent civil war and chaos by uniting both secular and spiritual power. This influential work presents a materialistic view of human nature and political order. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_(Hobbes_book) Release date is 2002-05-01 Edward White and David Widger Original publication data not identified Political science -- Early works to 1800 State, The -- Early works to 1800 JC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3207 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3207 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133109.0 3207