Three-Text Edition of Thomas Hobbes’s Political Theory: The Elements of Law, De Cive and Leviathan

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By Deborah Jones Baumgold *80

Published Jan. 17, 2018

Three-Text Edition of Thomas Hobbes’s Political Theory (Cambridge University Press) has, for the first time, printed the Leviathan alongside Hobbes’ earlier works, The Elements of Law and De Cive. This presentation highlights connections among the three texts, allowing the reader to trace the development of Hobbes’ theories.

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