Chapter 13 of Thomas Hobbes "Leviathan"" begins with Hobbes comparing man's characteristics. ... His 1651 book Leviathan  established  the social contract  theory, which turned out to be the foundation of later Western political philosophy. ... Thomas Hobbes argues in his essay, "Leviathan, " that abiding by morality's limits on our conduct helps us to achieve our goals. ... This sovereign is the head of the Leviathan, and will create laws, act as judge, and defend the peace. ... And if this is possible to create a Leviathan society that Hobbes proposes, then everyone in the com...

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