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   Who was Thomas Hobbes?

   • Thomas Hobbes, detail of an oil painting by John Michael Wright; in the National Portrait Gallery, London. Leviathan, magnum opus of the early-modern English political philosopher, ethicist, metaphysician, and scientist Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679).

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   Why does Hobbes say human beings are unsuited to political life?

   • Hobbes turns Aristotle’s claim on its head: human beings, he insists, are by nature unsuited to political life. They naturally denigrate and compete with each other, are very easily swayed by the rhetoric of ambitious persons, and think much more highly of themselves than of other people.

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   How does Hobbes solve a complication?

   • The version of the problem presented by Hobbes (in his work De Corpore) introduces a complication by supposing that the old planks of the ship are preserved and put together “in the same order” to construct another ship. This modern version has been variously formulated; one way of posing it is the following.

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   Did Hobbes believe in self-government?

   • Although Hobbes did not assume that there was ever a real historical event in which a mutual promise was made to delegate self-government to a sovereign, he claimed that the best way to understand the state was to conceive of it as having resulted from such an agreement. In Hobbes’s social contract, the many trade liberty for safety.

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   May 17, 2024 · Leviathan, magnum opus of the early-modern English political philosopher, ethicist, metaphysician, and scientist Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679). First published in 1651, Leviathan; or, The Matter, Form, and Power of a Commonwealth, Ecclesiastical and Civil develops a theory of politics presented in.

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   May 22, 2024 · Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher and traveler, believed in absolute monarchy and influenced modern political thought with his controversial ideas on human nature and governance. Hobbes’ legacy continues to shape political discourse, challenging existing power structures and contributing to contemporary discussions on power, human nature, and the ...

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   1 day ago · Thomas Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher and political theorist whose ideas have had a lasting impact on modern political thought. Known for his controversial views on human nature and the role of government, Hobbes’s works have been both praised and criticized for centuries.

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   May 8, 2024 · Ship of Theseus, in the history of Western philosophy, an ancient paradox regarding identity and change across time. Discussed by Plutarch and later modified by Thomas Hobbes, the ship of Theseus has spawned a variety of theories of identity within modern and contemporary metaphysics.

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   May 18, 2024 · May 18, 2024. Thomas Hobbes significantly influenced philosophy, particularly through his work in political theory and social contract theory. His seminal work, “Leviathan,” laid the groundwork for modern political philosophy by arguing that a strong central authority is necessary to avoid the chaos of a state of nature.

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   May 12, 2024 · 10.8K subscribers. 2. 19 views 1 hour ago. Thomas Hobbes, known for his influential work "Leviathan," emphasized the social contract as essential for achieving absolute sovereignty and escaping...

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