How Long to Read An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan

How Long Does it Take to Read An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 41 minutes to read An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan by Jeremy Kleidosty

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Thomas Hobbes is a towering figure in the history of modern thought and political philosophy. He remains best remembered for his 1651 treatise on government, Leviathan, a work that shows at the very best the reasoning skills of a deeply original and creative thinker. Creative thinking is all about taking a novel approach to questions and problems – showing them in a new light. When Hobbes was writing Leviathan, the standard approach to understanding (and advocating for) monarchical government was to argue, using Christian theology, that kings and queens gained their power and legitimacy from God. At a time of intense political turmoil in England – with civil war raging from 1642-51 – Hobbes took the original step of basing a political theory upon reason alone, and focusing on human nature. His closely-reasoned arguments made the book a controversial best-seller across Europe at the time of its publication, and it has remained a cornerstone of political theory ever since. Though Hobbes argued for government by an absolute monarch, many of his ideas and precepts helped form modern liberal ideas of government, influencing, among others, the American Constitution.

How long is An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan?

An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan by Jeremy Kleidosty is 101 pages long, and a total of 25,351 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 18 minutes to read An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan aloud.

What Reading Level is An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan?

An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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