De Cive

De Cive is a political treatise written by the famous English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes. The book was first published in 1642, during a time of great political upheaval in England. In De Cive, Hobbes sets out to provide a comprehensive and systematic account of human nature, society, and government. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of political theory. The first part deals with the nature of man and the state of nature, in which life is ""solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."" Hobbes argues that human beings are naturally selfish and competitive, and that without the constraints of society and government, they would be in a constant state of war with one another. The second part of the book focuses on the formation of society and government. Hobbes argues that people voluntarily give up some of their individual rights and freedoms in exchange for protection and security provided by the state. He advocates for a strong central government with absolute power, arguing that this is necessary to maintain order and prevent chaos. The third part of the book deals with the role of the sovereign in government. Hobbes argues that the sovereign has absolute authority and should be obeyed without question. He also argues that the sovereign has a duty to protect the interests of the people and to maintain order and stability in society. Overall, De Cive is a seminal work in political theory and has had a lasting impact on the development of modern political thought. It provides a comprehensive and systematic account of human nature, society, and government, and offers a compelling argument for the necessity of strong, centralized government.All Authors agree not concerning the definition of the Naturall Law, who notwithstanding doe very often make use of this terme in their Writings. The Method therefore, wherein we begin from definitions, and exclusion of all equivocation, is only proper to them who leave no place for contrary Disputes; for the rest, if any man say, that somwhat is done against the Law of Nature.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.