Leviathan - PowerPoint PPT Presentation


Understanding Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan: State of Nature, Natural Laws, and Commonwealth

Thomas Hobbes explores the state of nature, natural laws, and the formation of the commonwealth in his work Leviathan. He discusses the equality of men, causes of conflict in the state of nature, and the transition out of this chaotic state towards civil society under a monarchy. According to Hobbes

0 views • 15 slides


Understanding Long-Term Trends in Violence and Armed Conflicts

Explore the profound insights into the nature of violence and armed conflicts through renowned works like 'Leviathan' by Thomas Hobbes. Delve into the causes of quarrels among men, the consequences of living without a common power, and the anarchical nature of international relations as illustrated

0 views • 29 slides