Thomas Hobbes Livres

Sans avoir la facture définitive du Léviathan, Le Citoyen (De cive) publié à Paris en 1642, en contient toutes les prémisses et en annonce les thèses ; la même logique politique y est le creuset de l'extraordinaire mutation que Hobbes opère dans le champ de la philosophie politique et dans le domaine de l'univers juridique. A la référence cosmologique et théologique du droit naturel classique, Hobbes substitue une référence anthropologique. Mais si l'homme est un loup pour l'homme en l'état de nature, il peut accéder au domaine du juste non pas contre l'empire de l'Etat, mais grâce à lui. Outre le texte du Citoyen, ce volume comprend l'article " Hobbes " du Dictionnaire historique et critique de Bayle et l'article " Hobbisme " que Diderot rédigea pour l'Encyclopédie.

The correspondence of Thomas Hobbes, a pivotal figure in European thought, is presented in this landmark edition, which is the first complete collection of his letters. Richly supplemented with explanatory notes and comprehensive biographical and bibliographical information, this publication offers valuable insights into Hobbes' intellectual life, enhancing the understanding of his contributions and the context in which he wrote.

The correspondence of Thomas Hobbes, a pivotal figure in European thought, is presented in this comprehensive edition, offering a fresh perspective on his intellectual contributions. Each letter is accompanied by detailed explanatory notes, along with extensive biographical and bibliographical information. This landmark publication enhances understanding of Hobbes's life and ideas, reflecting the growing interest in his work and the context in which he wrote.

Valued for its significance in literature, this book serves as an essential resource for future generations. Presented in its original print format, it retains all marks and annotations to honor its authentic nature. This preservation effort ensures that the work remains a vital part of literary knowledge and continues to be recognized by scholars and academicians alike.

The Leviathan is the vast unity of the State. But how are unity, peace and security to be attained? Hobbes's answer is sovereignty, but the resurgence of interest today in Leviathan is due less to its answers than its methods. Hobbes sees politics as a science capable of the same axiomatic approach as geometry: he argues from first principles to human nature to politics. This book's appeal to the twentieth century lies not just in its elevation of politics to a science, but in its overriding concern for peace.

Ferdinand Tonnies presents two works by Thomas Hobbes, highlighting "The Elements of Law," Hobbes's inaugural systematic political treatise completed in 1640. This foundational text offers insight into Hobbes's philosophical development, serving as a precursor to his later political theories. It explores the intricacies of his thought process and lays the groundwork for understanding his contributions to political philosophy.

Contains the English version of the author's political and moral philosophy. This title also includes the English translation of De Homine, chapters X-XV. It also features the English translation of De Cive.

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New translation of the first major work of the greatest English political philosopher.

Thomas Hobbes, the royalist, is above all famous for his 'social contract theory', the appeal to the agreement that would be made among rational, free, and equal persons. His conclusion - that we should submit to the authority of an absolute and unlimited sovereign power - may not have found many followers, but his analysis remains unchallenged. John Locke, by contrast, was a parliamentarian. He argued that sovereignity resides with the people, and that the state is supreme only when bound by civil and natural law. It follows that revolution is not only a right, but sometimes an obligation. He was a strong supporter of religious freedom, and of a system of checks and balances in government. Many of his ideas were later embodied in the US constitution.