Written in 1651, this is a political tract describinga compact between the ruled and a sovereign authoity that would protect the citizenry and secure peace.
A reprint of the author's work of political philosophy addressing the idea that obedience to authority, especially in the form of a large bureaucracy such as the political state, is really just a natural response of human nature.
Thomas Hobbes argues that human beings are above all concerned with their own individual desires and fears. He states that conflict of man against man can only be avoided through a compact to enforce peace. This involves giving up some of our natural freedom to a sovereign power which will enforce the laws of peace on all citizens.
Author's work of political philosophy addressing the idea that obedience to authority especially in the form of a large bureaucracy such as the poltical state is really just a natural response of human nature.
