The founding father of modern political philosophy, Thomas Hobbes, living in an era of horrific violence, saw human life as meaningless and cruel; here, he argues the only way to escape this brutality is for all to accept a 'social contract' that acknowledges the greater authority of a Sovereign leader.
Imprint: Penguin
Published: 25/08/2005
ISBN: 9780141964256
Length: 144 Pages
RRP: £4.99