Prisoner, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Hobbes on Coercion and Consent.

The article focuses on analyzing philosopher, Thomas Hobbes contentious doctrines concerning coercion and consent, particularly explored in his work "Leviathan." It delves into Hobbes' arguments regarding the compatibility of fear and liberty, as well as his assertions about the validity of covenants made under coercion. It discusses their implications for political theory and legitimacy, addressing responses from both his contemporaries and modern scholars.