The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776)
The Original Texts from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and The Founding Fathers of the United States
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Exploring the evolution of political thought, this collection includes foundational texts that shaped modern governance. It begins with Hobbes' view of the necessity of a strong central authority, followed by Locke's arguments for natural rights and government by consent. Rousseau's work introduces the concept of collective will and social agreements, while the Constitution of Pennsylvania exemplifies practical application of these theories in establishing a democratic framework. Together, these works highlight the transition from absolute rule to democratic principles.
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The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776), Thomas Hobbes, John Locke
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
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- Titel
- The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776)
- Untertitel
- The Original Texts from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and The Founding Fathers of the United States
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Thomas Hobbes, John Locke
- Verlag
- Peter Kanzler
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2020
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781716893407
- Kategorie
- Politikwissenschaft
- Beschreibung
- Exploring the evolution of political thought, this collection includes foundational texts that shaped modern governance. It begins with Hobbes' view of the necessity of a strong central authority, followed by Locke's arguments for natural rights and government by consent. Rousseau's work introduces the concept of collective will and social agreements, while the Constitution of Pennsylvania exemplifies practical application of these theories in establishing a democratic framework. Together, these works highlight the transition from absolute rule to democratic principles.