Leviathan
Thomas Hobbes
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Leviathan
Published
Mar 15, 2015
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
182
ISBN-13
9781508882176
ISBN-10
1508882177
Description
Written during the turmoil of the English Civil War, Leviathan is an ambitious and highly original work of political philosophy. Claiming that man's essential nature is competitive and selfish, Hobbes formulates the case for a powerful sovereign—or "Leviathan"—to enforce peace and the law, substituting security for the anarchic freedom he believed human beings would otherwise experience. This worldview shocked many of Hobbes's contemporaries, and his work was publicly burnt for sedition and blasphemy when it was first published. But in his rejection of Aristotle's view of man as a naturally social being, and in his painstaking analysis of the ways in which society can and should function, Hobbes opened up a whole new world of political science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Leviathan?
This edition of Leviathan has approximately 182 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Leviathan?
For most readers, Leviathan typically takes between 3h 48m and 2h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Leviathan?
The estimated word count for Leviathan is approximately 45,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Leviathan?
Leviathan was written by Thomas Hobbes.
When was Leviathan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Mar 15, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.