Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan - Commwealth, Covenant, And Subject - Sadler's Lectures

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This lecture discusses key ideas from the modern philosopher Thomas Hobbes' work Leviathan It focuses specifically on his discussion in chapter 17 of the work, outlining how the political community Hobbes calls a "commonwealth" comes into existence, and how those contracting or covenanting with each other create an absolute authority in the sovereign. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler Purchase Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan - https://amzn.to/3uhKmDE