(Paperback)

Thomas Hobbes' most enduring work, "Leviathan", is a key text in the study of political philosophy. Explaining the philosophical background against which the text was written, this book guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole, and then, explores the reception and influence of this classic philosophical work.

(Hardback)

Thomas Hobbes is widely considered to have been ahead of his time. His work, "Leviathan", is a key text in the study of political philosophy. This book explains the philosophical background against which the book was written and the key themes inherent in the text.