About this episode
This episode explores Thomas Hobbes' Behemoth, focusing on his historical narrative and theory of education.
A whole episode of Political Theory 101 devoted to Thomas Hobbes' Behemoth. We discuss Hobbes' historical narrative and his theory of education, both of which receive little attention in Leviathan.
Topics covered
- Thomas Hobbes
- Behemoth
- historical narrative
- theory of education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Behemoth, Political Theory 101, Leviathan
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