The Upright Ape: A New Origin of the Species
by Aaron G. Filler, MD, PhD
Figure 6-1 Hobbe's Leviathan as a Model for Species Individuality Theory
Figure 6-1 – Hobbes’ Leviathan
The concept of a species as an individual made out of many organisms who are species members is captured in this frontispiece from Thomas Hobbes’ famous book on political philosophy Leviathan (1651).
Frontispiece from - Hobbes, T., A. Crooke, A.G, et al. (1651). Leviathan, or The matter, forme, & power of a common-wealth ecclesiasticall and civill. London, Printed for Andrew Crooke at the Green Dragon in St. Pauls Church-yard.