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The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: Its Basis & its Genesis Leo Strauss 1966 PB

"The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: Its Basis and Its Genesis" by Leo Strauss is a scholarly textbook that delves into the history and surveys of political philosophy, specifically focusing on the works of Thomas Hobbes. Published in 1966 by the University of Chicago Press as part of the Phoenix Books series, this trade paperback is designed for an academic audience interested in the general ideas of political science and philosophical concepts. With 190 pages, Strauss provides a detailed examination of Hobbes' political philosophy, making it a valuable resource for those studying this subject area. This book has some minor wear and slight discoloration WITH NO RIPS, TEARS, MISSING PAGES OR WRITING AND HIGHLIGHTING. (SEE PICS) will be shipped USPS media mail

Philosophers Speak for Themselves: Descartes to Locke CLASSIC BOOK (482 pages)

Here is a paperback copy of a classic anthology of texts (482 pages) published by The University of Chicago Press featuring works by major philosophers of the modern period of the history of philosophy. Edited by T. V. Smith and Marjorie Green, this volume is titled PHILOSOHPERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES: FROM DESCARTES TO LOCKE. From the Publisher: Modern thought and modes of living have been immeasurably influenced by the philosophers of the Enlightenment— such as Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, Newton, Leibniz, and Locke. Gathered together in this book and preceded by valuable biographical sketches are selections from the basic and most significant writings of each of these thinkers. Please see my other auctions for more books in philosophy, theology, classics, and biblical studies. Thank you.