The Treatise On Human Nature And That On Liberty And Necessity

The Treatise On Human Nature And That On Liberty And Necessity: With A Supplement (1812) by Thomas Hobbes is a philosophical work that explores the nature of human beings and their relationship with liberty and necessity. The book is divided into two main sections: the first part deals with human nature and the second part deals with the concepts of liberty and necessity.In the first section of the book, Hobbes argues that human beings are fundamentally driven by self-interest and that this is the basis for all human behavior. He also explores the role of reason in human decision-making and argues that reason is not always the most important factor in determining our actions.In the second section of the book, Hobbes discusses the concepts of liberty and necessity. He argues that human beings are not truly free and that our actions are determined by a combination of external factors and our own internal desires. He also explores the idea of determinism and argues that everything that happens in the world is ultimately determined by natural laws.The book includes a supplement that provides additional insights into Hobbes' philosophy and his views on various topics. Overall, The Treatise On Human Nature And That On Liberty And Necessity: With A Supplement (1812) is a thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on human nature and the nature of the world around us.To Which Is Prefixed An Account Of His Life And Writings.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.