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1. Leviathan (Oxford World's Classics) by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 576
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(2009-02-15)
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And Let Darkness Descend Upon Us
difficult read
The First Modern Political Philosopher |
2. Hobbes: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Richard Tuck | |
Paperback: 168
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(2002-08-29)
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This is why I love the VSI series
An authoritative introduction to the first great English political philosopher
Adequate but less than lucid
Good very short introduction
An introduction to Hobbes written with clarity and grace |
3. Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan (Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy) by Thomas Hobbes, Marshall Missner, Daniel Kolak | |
Paperback: 304
Pages
(2006-12-29)
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Editorial Review Product Description Part of the “Longman Library of Primary Sources in Philosophy,” this edition of Hobbes's The Leviathan is framed by a pedagogical structure designed to make this important work of philosophy more accessible and meaningful for readers. A General Introduction includes biographical information on Hobbes, the work's historical context, and a discussion of historical influences. Annotations and notes from the editor clarify difficult passages for greater understanding. A bibliography gives the reader additional resources for further study. |
4. Leviathan: With Selected Variants from the Latin Edition of 1668 by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 584
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(1994-03)
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On the Hackett edition (with some comparisons)
Review of Hackett's Leviathan
Excellent edition
The First Modern Political Philosopher
Greatest Work of Philosophy in English |
5. Human Nature and DeCorpore Politico (Oxford World's Classics) by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 284
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(1999-08-19)
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Hobbes for starters
The First Modern Political Philosopher |
6. The Peloponnesian War by Thucydides | |
Paperback: 668
Pages
(1989-10-15)
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Need to Love History to get through this.
The first serious Western history This translation by master political thinker Thomas Hobbes ("Leviathan") is not an easy read, yet it conveys the power of Thucydides's prose. Famous episodes of the war include, of course, Pericles's funeral oration, one of the best speeches ever recorded (if T. made it up, then he was one of the best speechwriters); the plague in Athens, a most unfortunate development for their side; rebellion in Corcyra; and the disastrous and worth-learning-from invasion of Sicily. One of the best history and politics books you can read.
A Greek World War With Thucydides, we get the first book in western culture that is 100% purely devoted to history.The historian expresses his disinterest in speculation about the will of the gods while turning his attention solely to factual accounts of the Peloponnesian War. The present text discloses T's history, all dressed up in the eloquent, occasionally verbose prose of the 17th century philosopher, John Hobbes.David Grene of the university of Chicago does a credible job of auditing Hobbes' translation, pointing out errors, mis-interpretations & omissions in the text. This work contains all of the most salient episodes of the war, from the funeral oration of Pericles (Book II), the unsteady truce between Athens & Sparta (Book V) and the disastrous Sicilian expedition (VI & VII).The latter proved to be the crippling blow which sealed the defeat of Athens. Less known, but equally poignant, is what Princeton's Michael Sugrue would call the "Big Fish Eat Little Fish" oration which the Athenians deliver to the Melians (Book V) before wiping them out. Hobbes metes out ample attention to each major event, carefully crafting his diction with the efficacy of delivering the desired effect.However, there are times when his sentences get a bit syrupy & are a bit long.It does not help matters that Thucydides constantly skips around to diverse engagements, both major & minor, not always making it clear whom or what he is referring to.While it is fairly simple to keep track of the major players in the war (i.e.:Athens, Sparta, Argos, Syracuse, Corinth, Thebes, etc) it becomes increasingly difficult to follow all of the minor provinces involved as the war goes on.Of course, the people in T's day were already familiar with whom was aligned with whom, so detailed explanations of Greek alliances are omitted.This can be a obstacle for the modern reader. All in all, tho, this is a credible translation to one of the most monumental works of history ever composed.Within these pages we discover the nobility and wisdom of Pericles, the treachery of Alcibiades, the violence and short-sightedness of Cleon and the effective generalship of Nicias. The most poignant aspects of the period all surface without any ambiguity; the arrogant hubris of the Athenians, the resilience of the Lacedaemonians and the determination of the Syracusians.Hobbes should be applauded for pulling off one of the best English translations of Greek history ever recorded.
A classic (and fun!!!)
The best translation of Thucydides yet. |
7. Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes | |
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(2002-05-01)
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8. Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 314
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(2009-11-09)
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9. Thomas Hobbes: Behemoth (Clarendon Edition of the Works of Thomas Hobbes) | |
Hardcover: 448
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(2010-01-18)
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10. The Allegiance of Thomas Hobbes by Jeffrey R. Collins | |
Paperback: 326
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(2008-01-10)
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11. Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes | |
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(2009-10-04)
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12. Hobbes: On the Citizen (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) by Hobbes Thomas | |
Paperback: 306
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(1998-08-28)
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The First Modern Political Philosopher |
13. Behemoth; or, The Long Parliament by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 224
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(2010-08-02)
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image problems |
14. The moral and political works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury. Never before collected together. To which is prefixed, the author's life, ... by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 738
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(2010-05-27)
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15. Hobbes and the Law of Nature by Perez Zagorin | |
Hardcover: 176
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(2009-11-16)
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Clear and Persuasive |
16. Leviathan (Philosophical Classics) by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 416
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(2006-03-31)
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17. The Leviathan in the State Theory of Thomas Hobbes: Meaning and Failure of a Political Symbol (Heritage of Sociology) by Carl Schmitt | |
Paperback: 184
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(2008-10-15)
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18. Thomas Hobbes and Political Theory by Mary G. Dietz | |
Paperback: 224
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(1991-09)
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Editorial Review Product Description Hobbes's writings stirred debate in his own lifetime, for two centuries thereafter, and continue to do so in ours. They emerged in a period of intense political turmoil-a time of civil war and regicide, of puritanical rule and royal restoration. "They were motivated," Dietz argues, "by concrete political problems and a practical concern--namely, to secure political order, absolute sovereignty, and civil peace." The contributors emphasize and answer a series of expressly political questions that, to date, have not been fully addressed in the Hobbes literature. They contend that Hobbes's writings are not mere static artifacts of a particular historical milieu, but rather rich sources of a variety of interpretations and criticisms that spur discussion and debate in their turn. |
19. Leviathan: Or The Matter, Forme, & Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civill (Rethinking the Western Tradition) by Thomas Hobbes | |
Paperback: 608
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(2010-07-27)
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20. Leviathan (mobi) by Thomas Hobbes | |
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(2008-10-21)
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Editorial Review Product Description This is an electronic edition of the complete collection complemented by author biography. This collection features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The collection was designed for optimal navigation on the Kindle, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the Kindle, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ****************** Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly called Leviathan, is a book written by Thomas Hobbes which was published in 1651. It is titled after the biblical Leviathan. The book concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. The publisher was Andrew Crooke, partner in Andrew Crooke and William Cooke. In the book, Thomas Hobbes argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that chaos or civil war — situations identified with a state of nature and the famous motto Bellum omnium contra omnes ("the war of all against all") — could only be averted by strong central government. He thus denied any right of rebellion toward the social contract, which would be later added by John Locke and conserved by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. — Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. More e-Books from MobileReference - Best Books. Best Price. Best Search and Navigation (TM) All fiction books are only $0.99. All collections are only $5.99 Search for any title: enter mobi (shortened MobileReference) and a keyword; for example: mobi Shakespeare Literary Classics: Over 10,000 complete works by Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Dickens, Tolstoy, and other authors. All books feature hyperlinked table of contents, footnotes, and author biography. Books are also available as collections, organized by an author. Collections simplify book access through categorical, alphabetical, and chronological indexes. They offer lower price, convenience of one-time download, and reduce clutter of titles in your digital library. Religion: The Illustrated King James Bible, American Standard Bible, World English Bible (Modern Translation), Mormon Church's Sacred Texts Philosophy: Rousseau, Spinoza, Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Engels Travel Guides and Phrasebooks for All Major Cities: New York, Paris, London, Rome, Venice, Prague, Beijing, Greece Medical Study Guides: Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Abbreviations and Terminology, Human Nervous System, Biochemistry College Study Guides: FREE Weight and Measures, Physics, Math, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Mythology History: Art History, American Presidents, U.S. History, Encyclopedias of Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt Health: Acupressure Guide, First Aid Guide, Art of Love, Cookbook, Cocktails, Astrology Reference: The World's Biggest Mobile Encyclopedia; CIA World Factbook, Illustrated Encyclopedias of Birds, Mammals Customer Reviews (2)
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