Publisher's Synopsis
The Elements of Law Natural and Politic is a book written by the famous English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. It is a comprehensive work on the principles of law and politics, exploring the nature of human society and the role of government. The book is divided into two parts, the first dealing with the natural laws that govern human behavior, and the second with the laws that are created by governments.In the first part, Hobbes argues that human beings are naturally self-interested and that this self-interest is the driving force behind all human actions. He suggests that the natural state of mankind is one of war and conflict, and that the only way to escape this state is to establish a social contract that gives power to a sovereign ruler. This ruler, according to Hobbes, must have absolute power in order to maintain order and prevent chaos.In the second part of the book, Hobbes explores the role of government in creating and enforcing laws. He argues that the purpose of government is to protect the rights of individuals and to ensure that justice is served. He also discusses the different forms of government, including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses.Overall, The Elements of Law Natural and Politic is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy, and Hobbes' ideas continue to influence political thought to this day. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of human society and the role of government in maintaining order and justice.And every of these conceptions is pleasure present. And first for the pleasures of the body which affect the sense of touch and taste, as far forth as they be organical, their conception is sense; so also is the pleasure of all exonerations of nature; all which passions I have before named sensual pleasures; and their contraries, sensual pains; to which also may be added the pleasures and displeasures of odours, if any of them shall be found organical, which for the most part they are not.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
