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by Thomas Hobbes (Author)
The Elements of Law Natural and Politic is a book written by the renowned philosopher Thomas Hobbes. It is a comprehensive treatise on the nature of law and its role in society. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the natural laws that govern human behavior, while the second part deals with the laws of the state and the role of the sovereign in enforcing them.In the first part of the book, Hobbes explores the concept of natural law and argues that it is based on self-preservation. He believes that humans are naturally selfish and that the only way to maintain order is through the establishment of a social contract. This social contract is based on the idea that people will give up some of their freedom in exchange for protection from the state.The second part of the book focuses on the laws of the state and the role of the sovereign in enforcing them. Hobbes argues that the sovereign has absolute power and that it is the duty of the people to obey the laws of the state. He also discusses the different types of government and the advantages and disadvantages of each.Overall, The Elements of Law Natural and Politic is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature of law and its relationship to society, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students of philosophy and political science.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.
