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Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes. 1588-1679. By Josh Fleischer. Significance. Famous English philosopher from the late 16 th to early 17 th century. Author of Leviathan , one of the most famous books in western political philosophy

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Thomas Hobbes

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  1. ThomasHobbes 1588-1679 By Josh Fleischer

  2. Significance • Famous English philosopher from the late 16th to early 17th century. • Author of Leviathan, one of the most famous books in western political philosophy • Besides philosophy, Hobbes contributed to the fields of history, geometry, ethics, and political science within his 91 year life. • Influenced many other Philosophers such as John Locke.

  3. Early Life • Born April 5th, 1588 in Wiltshire, England. • Father left and was raised by his older brother, Francis Hobbes • Interested more in classic Greek and Latin philosophy than school • Graduated from Oxford University in 1608 • Moved to Paris and became a regular debater in philosophic groups

  4. Major published works: • The Elements of Law, Natural and Political (1640) • Elementa philosophica (1651) • Leviathan (1651) • Questions concerning Liberty, Necessity and Chance (1656)

  5. Life in Paris • His book Elements angered the Parliament, and Hobbes fled to Paris in fear of his safety. • Hid in Paris for 11 years • Became an active debater in philosophical groups

  6. Life in England • Moved back to England in 1647 • Became a mathematical instructor to a young prince who later became King Charles II • Wrote Leviathan, his most popular book

  7. Leviathan • Argues for a social contract and favors a rule by a sovereign. • States that civil Wars can be avoided by having a strong central government • Denies right of rebellion towards social contracts

  8. Later Life • Convicted of heresy in 1666 for his book Leviathan • After investigating the law himself, he proved that he wasn’t a heretic. • Was set free, however most of his works were censored. • Died of a bladder disorder in 1679, before turning 92.

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