Explore the profound insights of Thomas Hobbes with the *Leviathan, 2nd Norton Critical Edition*. This meticulously edited edition presents the complete text of *Leviathan*, an essential work in political philosophy that has shaped modern thought. Designed for 21st-century readers, this edition modernizes spelling and punctuation, ensuring clarity and comprehension while maintaining the integrity of Hobbes’s original language. Each archaic term is thoughtfully footnoted for easy understanding, making it the most accessible version available.

In addition to the complete text, this critical edition offers essential background material, including a biographical assessment by Pierre Bayle and Hobbes’s responses to various critiques. Engage with six major critical interpretations from leading scholars—Kinch Hoekstra, Eleanor Curran, Teresa M. Bejan, Quentin Skinner, Arash Abizadeh, and Jane S. Jacquette—that provide diverse viewpoints on Hobbes’s monumental ideas.

Also included are a select glossary of words, proper names, a comprehensive bibliography, and a note on the text, all of which enhance your reading experience and understanding of this political classic.

Whether you are a student of philosophy, political theory, or history, the *Leviathan, 2nd Norton Critical Edition* is an indispensable resource that captivates the complexities of social contract theory and the state of nature. Dive deep into Hobbes's arguments and their relevance to contemporary issues, and enrich your library with this essential text that continues to influence thought today. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393623710
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 664


Description:
This Norton Critical Edition includes: The complete text of Leviathan, one of the most important works of political philosophy ever written, carefully”and faithfully”edited for 21st-century readers. Spelling and punctuation have been thoughtfully modernized, and all archaic terms have been footnoted. The result is the most accessible edition of Leviathan available. Essential background material, including Pierre Bayle™s biographical assessment, Hobbes™s response to criticism of Leviathan, and a selection of key critiques. Six major critical interpretations by Kinch Hoekstra, Eleanor Curran, Teresa M. Bejan, Quentin Skinner, Arash Abizadeh, and Jane S. Jacquette. A select glossary of words, a select glossary of proper names, a bibliography, and a note on the text.