Who wrote the book "Leviathan"?

A

Ben Jonson

B

Cyril Tourneur

C

Thomas Hobbes

D

Francis Bacon

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‘Leviathan’ – Thomas Hobbes


১. Writer

  • Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679)

  • English philosopher, scientist, and historian.

  • Key figure of the Commonwealth Period.

  • Considered a foundational thinker in modern political philosophy.


২. About the Book

  • Title: Leviathan

  • Published in 1651.

  • Genre: Political philosophy.

  • Focuses on social contract theory, sovereignty, and the necessity of a strong central authority to prevent chaos.

  • Hobbes argued that in the state of nature, humans are selfish, violent, and disorderly.

  • To maintain security and order, people agree to give absolute power to a sovereign.


৩. Key Concepts

  • Social Contract: Agreement among individuals to form a society and submit to authority.

  • Sovereignty: A strong, centralized power is essential for peace.

  • State of Nature: Life without government is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”


৪. Other Notable Works

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  • De Corpore

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