From Humanism to Hobbes — Rhetoric, Representation, and the State (Audio)

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time.This episode explores From Humanism to Hobbes by Quentin Skinner as a systems-level analysis of how rhetoric, education, and representation shaped modern political authority.By focusing on persuasion rather than personalities, the book explains how language and imagery helped construct legitimacy, obedience, and citizenship — long before political power was framed as neutral or scientific.📺 Watch the Deep Dive on YouTube:👉 https://youtube.com/@crisisinperception🎬 Watch the Mini Explainer for a short visual overview:https://youtu.be/rjscmyVQso0👉 https://youtube.com/@crisisinperception❤️ Support Crisis in Perception on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/from-humanism-to-149449032?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor Support LineIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the book yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you found this episode valuable, please follow the show and share it with others. Let us know what books or topics you’d like us to cover next.Closing LineThank you for supporting Crisis in Perception. Your support makes long-form, systems-level education possible.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.