A review by rjstreet
Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

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Hobbes' logic throughout this book is horrifically flawed - throughout part one in particular, he makes arguments that are sound and then essentially makes statements in direct contradiction (based on his religious beliefs). While there are certainly some innovative ideas (for the time - social contracts, etc), the general tone and direction of the book left me feeling that it is better viewed as an object lesson in the dangers of blind obedience and theocracies than as a credible treatise on the proper function of commonwealths.