Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes ( ; 5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679) was an English philosopher. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book ''Leviathan'', in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy.Hobbes was born prematurely due to his mother's fear of the Spanish Armada. His early life, overshadowed by his father's departure following a fight, was taken under the care of his wealthy uncle. Hobbes's academic journey began in Westport, leading him to Oxford University, where he was exposed to classical literature and mathematics. He then graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1608. He became a tutor to the Cavendish family, which connected him to intellectual circles and initiated his extensive travels across Europe. These experiences, including meetings with key figures like Galileo, shaped his intellectual development.
After returning to England from France in 1641, Hobbes witnessed the destruction and brutality of the English Civil War from 1642 to 1651 between Parliamentarians and Royalists, which heavily influenced his advocacy for governance by an absolute sovereign in ''Leviathan'', as the solution to human conflict and societal breakdown. Aside from social contract theory, ''Leviathan'' also popularized ideas such as the state of nature ("war of all against all") and laws of nature. His other major works include the trilogy ''De Cive'' (1642), ''De Corpore'' (1655), as well as the posthumous work ''Behemoth'' (1681).
Hobbes contributed to a diverse array of fields, including history, jurisprudence, geometry, optics, theology, classical translations, ethics, as well as philosophy in general, marking him as a polymath. Despite controversies and challenges, including accusations of atheism and contentious debates with contemporaries, Hobbes's work profoundly influenced the understanding of political structure and human nature. Provided by Wikipedia
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London, 1839
London, 1839
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Chic., 1905
Chic., 1905
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Oxford : Basil Blackwell, 1966
Oxford : Basil Blackwell, 1966
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Oxford : B. Blackwell, 1955
Oxford : B. Blackwell, 1955
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London: Dent; New York: Dutton; 1914
London: Dent; New York: Dutton; 1914
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Aalen [Ger.] : Scientia, 1966
Aalen [Ger.] : Scientia, 1966
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by Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1931
New York : E.P. Dutton, 1931
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New York, C. Scribner's sons 1958
New York, C. Scribner's sons 1958
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London : Printed by J.C. for W. Crook, 1677
London : Printed by J.C. for W. Crook, 1677
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by Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679
New York, Chicago, C. Scribner's sons 1930
New York, Chicago, C. Scribner's sons 1930
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Oxford, B. Blackwell, 1940
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Milan : Giuffrè, 1960
Milan : Giuffrè, 1960
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Leipzig : Felix Meiner, 1915
Leipzig : Felix Meiner, 1915
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Oxford, At the Clarendon press, 1909
Oxford, At the Clarendon press, 1909
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