Berns, Lawrence. "Thomas Hobbes." In History of Political Philosophy, edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey, 396–420. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987.

Lawrence Berns’ essay on Thomas Hobbes, featured in History of Political Philosophy (3rd ed.), offers a comprehensive analysis of Hobbes’s political theories. Berns examines Hobbes’s views on human nature, the state of nature, and the establishment of political authority. He delves into Hobbes’s concepts of the social contract and the sovereign’s role in ensuring peace and security. The essay also explores Hobbes’s perspectives on religion and its intersection with politics. Berns contextualizes Hobbes’s ideas within the broader landscape of political philosophy, highlighting his contributions to modern political thought.

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