Susanne Sreedhar is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. Her main research area is the history of political thought, especially in the early modern period, and her work has been published in Political Theory. This is her first book.

• Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Hobbes's right of self-defense; 2. The true liberties of subjects; 3. Limited obedience to an unlimited sovereign; 4. Is Leviathan a 'Rebel's Catechism'?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

'This is an excellent book on centrally important - but often neglected - aspects of Hobbes' political and moral theories. It is powerfully argued and lucidly expressed. Written with verve and humor, it is great fun to read, and deserves a wide audience.' Johann Sommerville, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Susanne Sreedhar is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. Her main research area is the history of political thought, especially in the early modern period, and her work has been published in Political Theory. This is her first book.

• Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Hobbes's right of self-defense; 2. The true liberties of subjects; 3. Limited obedience to an unlimited sovereign; 4. Is Leviathan a 'Rebel's Catechism'?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

'This is an excellent book on centrally important - but often neglected - aspects of Hobbes' political and moral theories. It is powerfully argued and lucidly expressed. Written with verve and humor, it is great fun to read, and deserves a wide audience.' Johann Sommerville, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Susanne Sreedhar is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Boston University. Her main research area is the history of political thought, especially in the early modern period, and her work has been published in Political Theory. This is her first book.

• Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Hobbes's right of self-defense; 2. The true liberties of subjects; 3. Limited obedience to an unlimited sovereign; 4. Is Leviathan a 'Rebel's Catechism'?; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

'This is an excellent book on centrally important - but often neglected - aspects of Hobbes' political and moral theories. It is powerfully argued and lucidly expressed. Written with verve and humor, it is great fun to read, and deserves a wide audience.' Johann Sommerville, University of Wisconsin-Madison