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Philosophical Rudiments Concerning Government and Society

Philosophical Rudiments Concerning Government and Society

Von: Thomas Hobbes
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De Cive, or On the Citizen, stands as one of Thomas Hobbess most significant works. Originally published in Latin in Paris in 1642, it saw two additional editions in Latin from Amsterdam in 1647, followed by its first English translation in 1651 under the title Philosophicall rudiments concerning government and society. This foundational text not only sets the stage for the themes explored in Hobbess more famous work, Leviathan, but it also introduces the iconic phrase bellum omnium contra omnes, or war of all against all. Join us as we delve into Hobbess insights that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of governance and society. - Summary by Wikipedia DPLs for this project were phaedo and craigdav1.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Philosophie Politik & Regierungen Sozialwissenschaften
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