de Cive

De Cive is a political treatise written by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. The book was first published in 1642 and is divided into three parts. In the first part, Hobbes discusses the nature of man and society, arguing that humans are naturally selfish and violent creatures who require the presence of a strong government to maintain order and prevent chaos. He also outlines his theory of the social contract, which posits that individuals surrender some of their rights to a sovereign in exchange for protection and security.The second part of De Cive focuses on the structure and function of government. Hobbes argues that a sovereign, or absolute ruler, is necessary to maintain order and prevent conflict between individuals and groups. He advocates for a strong central government with the power to enforce laws and punish those who break them. Hobbes also discusses the importance of education in creating a virtuous and obedient citizenry.In the final part of the book, Hobbes examines the relationship between the state and religion. He argues that the state should have the power to regulate religious practices and beliefs in order to prevent religious conflict and maintain social order. Hobbes also advocates for a separation between church and state, arguing that the two should not be intertwined.Overall, De Cive is a seminal work in political philosophy that has had a significant impact on modern political thought. Hobbes' ideas about the nature of man, the social contract, and the role of government continue to be debated and discussed by scholars and politicians today.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.