This book investigates the structural unity of Thomas Hobbes's philosophical system by analyzing the relationship between his political theory and his geometric methodology. Marcus P. Adams, a scholar specializing in early modern philosophy, examines how Hobbes integrated his scientific and mathematical inquiries with his political treatises. By scrutinizing the internal logic of Hobbes's work, the author argues that the coherence of the system relies on a specific understanding of how geometry informs the structure of political philosophy.

Experts recognize this work as a rigorous contribution to Hobbesian scholarship that clarifies the often-debated structural integrity of his writings. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for those already familiar with early modern political theory and the history of science.