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En la residencia parisina de William Cavendish, marqués de Newcastle, tiene lugar en 1645 la famosa controversia del obispo Bramhall con Thomas Hobbes, exiliados todos ellos de la Inglaterra en guerra que pronto asistiria a la decapitacion de Carlos I y al posterior nombramiento de Oliver Cromwell como Lord Protector de la Republica. A peticion de Cavendish, Bramhall puso por escrito los terminos de la controversia en su Discourse, que obtuvo replica de Hobbes en este Treatise que ahora se publica en edicion critica bilingue, pulcra y esmeradamente preparada por Pablo Lopez Alvarez. De entre los muchos temas que sacuden el debate es sin duda la cuestion de la libertad de la voluntad la que protagoniza la controversia, cuyas implicaciones politicas explican las reticencias que Hobbes mostro desde un principio a que su Treatise fuera dado a las prensas, lo que a su pesar sucedio en 1654 y bajo el titulo Of Liberty and Necessity. En efecto, no es esa una cuestion menor, porque de la respuesta que se de dependera la toma de posicion de cada uno de los contendientes en temas tan cruciales para el siglo como la justificacion de las leyes que emanan del poder soberano, la obligacion de obedecerlas y la posibilidad de la insurreccion politica.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Political Works: Leviathan + De Cive (On the Citizen) + The Elements of Law + Behemoth, or The Long Parliament " contains 4 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Collected Political Works, written by Thomas Hobbes, described his views on how humans could thrive in harmony while avoiding the perils and fear of societal conflict. His experience during a time of upheaval in England influenced his thoughts, which he captured in The Elements of Law , De Cive (On the Citizen), Behemoth, or The Long Parliament and his most famous work, Leviathan. Leviathan, published in 1651, concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Written during the English Civil War (16421651), Leviathan argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and situations identified with a state of nature and the famous motto Bellum omnium contra omnes ("the war of all against all") could only be averted by strong central government. De Cive (On the citizen) was Hobbess first published book of political philosophy.

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Thomas Hobbess seminal work, *Leviathan*, published in 1651, is a cornerstone of political philosophy that explores the foundations of civilization and the structure of society. Written during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War, Hobbes employs a distinctively clear and methodical literary style, combining rigorous logical argumentation with vivid metaphor. The titular Leviathan emerges as a powerful symbol of the state, representing the necessity of a strong, centralized authority to prevent the chaos of humanitys natural state, characterized by war of all against all. This text offers profound insights into human nature, governance, and social contracts, setting the stage for modern political thought. Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher, and mathematician, was deeply influenced by his experiences in a politically unstable England. His prior studies of science, particularly geometry and optics, inform his analytical approach to human behavior and political structures. These influences culminated in his desire to find a stable framework for societal order, prompting the creation of *Leviathan*, which challenges readers to grapple with the implications of political authority and individual freedom. *Leviathan* is essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of political theory, ethics, or modern governance. Hobbess arguments are not only historically significant but also resonate with contemporary debates on authority and individual rights. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between security and freedom, urging them to consider the implications of political power in their own lives.

In his seminal work *Leviathan*, Thomas Hobbes presents a compelling examination of human nature and the necessity of social contract theory in establishing a governing authority. Written during the turbulence of the English Civil War, Hobbes employs a precise and systematic style, intricately weaving together philosophy, political theory, and moral reasoning. The book starkly contrasts the state of naturecharacterized by chaos and a war of all against allwith the order and security provided by a powerful sovereign, which Hobbes famously likens to a Leviathan, a metaphor for absolute authority that holds society together in a fragile peace. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) stands as a prominent figure in political philosophy, with *Leviathan* reflecting his belief in the necessity of a strong centralized power. His experiences during the civil strife of his time, coupled with his education and interactions in the court of Charles I, deeply influenced his thoughts on human behavior and governance. Hobbes pessimistic view of humanity as naturally self-interested and conflict-prone propels his argument for absolute sovereignty, setting the groundwork for modern political theory. *Leviathan* remains an essential read for anyone interested in the roots of political thought and the dynamics of human society. It challenges readers to ponder the balance between freedom and security, making it not only relevant in the context of its time but also a critical text for understanding contemporary political discourse. Hobbes incisive insights invite thoughtful reflection, ensuring its standing as a cornerstone of philosophical inquiry.

Thomas Hobbess political manifesto "Leviathan" (or, as it was originally titled: Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiastical and Civil", 1651) holds that a commonwealth with a social contract is the ideal way to govern a body of people.Hobbes argues that a sovereign power is best equipped to maintain peace and civic unity and that each of the nations citizens buys into a social contract that allows the sovereign power to act on behalf of safety and public defence. The central image of the philosophy is a leviathan or sea monster, with a body made of human constituents and a head representing the sovereign leader. According to Hobbes, this philosophy is the best in order to avoid civil war and maintain a unified nation. The manifesto is broken up into four sections, which build on this central idea.

Obra capital del pensamiento político occidental, el Leviatán o la materia, forma y poder de un estado eclesiástico y civil contiene la teoría del Estado de Thomas Hobbes, concebido metafóricamente como la gran bestia biblica, maquina poderosa y monstruo devorador de los individuos. El Estado hobbesiano lo decide todo: es un sistema que representa la concepcion autoritaria y absolutista, basada tanto en el principio de la igualdad como en un pesimismo total ante la naturaleza humana. La concepcion politica de Hobbes, inicialmente de inspiracion promonarquica, esta dominada por el mecanicismo naturalista y la afi rmacion del poder omnimodo del Estado, originalmente concebido como un correctivo a la disolucion politica motivada por las pasiones antisociales del hombre.

Ed., Joaquín Rodríguez Feo Thomas Hobbes (5 de abril de 1588 # 4 de diciembre de 1679), fue un filósofo inglés, cuya obra Leviatán (1651) estableció la fundación de la mayor parte de la filosofía politica occidental. Es el teorico por excelencia del absolutismo politico. Hobbes es recordado por su obra sobre la filosofia politica, aunque tambien contribuyo en una amplia gama de campos, incluyendo historia, geometria, teologia, etica, filosofia general y ciencia politica.

The political Works, written by Thomas Hobbes, described his views on how humans could thrive in harmony while avoiding the perils and fear of societal conflict. His experience during a time of upheaval in England influenced his thoughts, which he captured in The Elements of Law , De Cive (On the Citizen), Behemoth, or The Long Parliament and his most famous work, Leviathan. Leviathan, published in 1651, concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Written during the English Civil War (16421651), Leviathan argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and situations identified with a state of nature and the famous motto Bellum omnium contra omnes ("the war of all against all") could only be averted by strong central government. De Cive (On the citizen) was Hobbess first published book of political philosophy. Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who is considered one of the founders of modern political philosophy.

Nature (the art whereby God hath made and governes the world) is by the art of man, as in many other things, so in this also imitated, that it can make an Artificial Animal. For seeing life is but a motion of Limbs, the begining whereof is in some principall part within; why may we not say, that all Automata (Engines that move themselves by springs and wheeles as doth a watch) have an artificiall life? For what is the Heart, but a Spring; and the Nerves, but so many Strings; and the Joynts, but so many Wheeles, giving motion to the whole Body, such as was intended by the Artificer? Art goes yet further, imitating that Rationall and most excellent worke of Nature, Man. For by Art is created that great LEVIATHAN called a COMMON-WEALTH, or STATE, (in latine CIVITAS) which is but an Artificiall Man; though of greater stature and strength than the Naturall, for whose protection and defence it was intended; and in which, the Soveraignty is an Artificiall Soul, as giving life and motion to the whole body; The Magistrates, and other Officers of Judicature and Execution, artificiall Joynts; Reward and Punishment (by which fastned to the seat of the Soveraignty, every joynt and member is moved to performe his duty) are the Nerves, that do the same in the Body Naturall; The Wealth and Riches of all the particular members, are the Strength; Salus Populi (the Peoples Safety) its Businesse; Counsellors, by whom all things needfull for it to know, are suggested unto it, are the Memory; Equity and Lawes, an artificiall Reason and Will; Concord, Health; Sedition, Sicknesse; and Civill War, Death. Lastly, the Pacts and Covenants, by which the parts of this Body Politique were at first made, set together, and united, resemble that Fiat, or the Let Us Make Man, pronounced by God in the Creation.To describe the Nature of this Artificiall man, I will considerFirst the Matter thereof, and the Artificer; both which is Man.

Diálogo entre un filósofo y un estudioso de Derecho común en Inglaterra , compuesto alrededor de 1666, es un examen crítico de algunas de las doctrinas sobre el papel del common law en el sistema juridico ingles defendidas por sir Edward Coke. En su discusion con el juez Coke, Hobbes reelabora algunos de los temas de teoria juridica y filosofia politica que habia examinado en el Leviatan; aborda cuestiones conceptuales en torno a las nociones de ley, justicia y equidad; pasa revista a algunas piezas importantes del sistema juridico ingles, y realiza incursiones en su historia. Pero el Dialogo gravita en realidad alrededor del tema de la soberania y su significacion para el sistema juridico.El volumen se completa con dos escritos de gran interes como documentos autobiograficos: la Autobiografia, escrita por el autor en versos latinos en 1672, y las Consideraciones sobre la lealtad, religion y maneras de Thomas Hobbes, publicadas en 1662 en respuesta a las acusaciones de ateismo y deslealtad vertidas por el matematico John Wallis.

Thomas Hobbes took a new look at the ways in which society should function, and he ended up formulating the concept of political science. His crowning achievement, "Leviathan", remains among the greatest works in the history of ideas. Written during a moment in English history when the political and social structures as well as methods of science were in flux and open to interpretation, "Leviathan" played an essential role in the development of the modern world.An outspoken royalist, Hobbes fled to France during the English civil war, where he wrote this polemic, in which he calls for a powerful sovereigna "Leviathan"to act as an enforcer of peace and justice. Hobbes articulation of this long-contemplated philosophy of political and natural science was finally published in 1651, two years after the overthrow and execution of Charles I. It met with a fire-storm of controversy that included charges of treason and sedition.

In The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic, philosopher Thomas Hobbes endeavors to enlighten the bond between physics, psychology and politics. Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher, considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. In addition to political philosophy, Hobbes contributed to a diverse array of other fields, including history, jurisprudence, geometry, the physics of gases, theology, and ethics, as well as philosophy in general.

Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly referred to as Leviathan, is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (15881679) and published in 1651 (revised Latin edition 1668). Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory.Written during the English Civil War (16421651), it argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and the brute situation of a state of nature ("the war of all against all") could be avoided only by strong, undivided government.Hobbes proceeds by defining terms clearly and unsentimentally. Good and evil are nothing more than terms used to denote an individuals appetites and desires, while these appetites and desires are nothing more than the tendency to move toward or away from an object. Hope is nothing more than an appetite for a thing combined with an opinion that it can be had.He suggests that the dominant political theology of the time, Scholasticism, thrives on confused definitions of everyday words, such as incorporeal substance, which for Hobbes is a contradiction in terms.Hobbes describes human psychology without any reference to the summum bonum, or greatest good, as previous thought had done. According to Hobbes, not only is the concept of a summum bonum superfluous, but given the variability of human desires, there could be no such thing.Consequently, any political community that sought to provide the greatest good to its members would find itself driven by competing conceptions of that good with no way to decide among them. The result would be civil war.

Este clasico de la ciencia politica hace una penetrante critica de la Iglesia y politica: para acabar con el reino de las tinieblas y de la supersticion, el nuevo Estado ingles deberia excluir con firmeza todos los defectos organicos del antiguo, y ser netamente racionalista y laico, un verdadero reino de la luz y de la ciencia.