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Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes. Alyssa, Matt Wanlass, Taylor, Elizabeth, Brenden. Biography. Born in April 1588 Died December 1679 Father abandoned him at young age Raised by uncle Graduated at 19 Studied in Paris and England Tutor to William Cavendish Later became 2 nd Earl of Devonshire.

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Thomas Hobbes

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  1. Thomas Hobbes Alyssa, Matt Wanlass, Taylor, Elizabeth, Brenden

  2. Biography • Born in April 1588 • Died December 1679 • Father abandoned him at young age • Raised by uncle • Graduated at 19 • Studied in Paris and England • Tutor to William Cavendish • Later became 2nd Earl of Devonshire

  3. Biography (cont’d) • 1619- published translation of Thucydides’ “History of the Peloponnesian War” • Developed great interest in math and science • He liked the logic • Wrote 3 books • De Condore • De Homine • De Cive

  4. Beliefs in Government • Hobbes believed in Absolute Monarchy • Only one that can guarantee peace • Believes that conflict leads to civil war • Advocated that all members submit to one absolute central authority

  5. Beliefs in Government (cont’d) • Hobbes System- gov’t belief that obedience to Sovereign is tied to peace in all realms • Hobbes’s belief of Sovereign • Empowered to run gov’t • Determine all laws • In charge of church • Determine 1st principles • Adjudicate in philosophical disputes

  6. Philosophical Ideas • He thought that humans had good intentions • But will be inherently bad no matter what they really do • Believed that people should self-govern, but should have a head that makes laws for peoples’ benefit

  7. Philosophical Ideas (cont’d) When working for Cavendish family, they allowed him to think and write in a new way Let him read in a new way about other philosophers and scientists which inspired him even more for his ideas

  8. Symbol

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