Hobbes's Leviathan : reader's guide / Laurie M. Johnson Bagby.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Laurie M., author.

Series:

Continuum reader's guides.

Continuum reader's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679. Leviathan.

Hobbes, Thomas.

Political science--Early works to 1800--History and criticism.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2007.

Summary:

Reader''s Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text. Thomas Hobbes is widely considered to have been ahead of his time and his huge contribution to political philosophy has only recently been fully recognised. His

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1. Context and Introduction; 2. Overview of Themes; 3. Reading the Text; I. Of Man; II. Of Commonwealth; III. Of a Christian Commonwealth; IV. Of the Kingdom of Darkness; 4. Reception and Influence; 5. Guide to Further Reading; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; W

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-136) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781441176868

1441176861