Thomas Hobbes (/ hɒbz / HOBZ; 5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679) was an English philosopher and political theorist, best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential …

Thomas Hobbes, English political philosopher best known for his masterpiece Leviathan (1651) and his contribution to social contract theory. He viewed government primarily as a device for ensuring …

Mar 11, 2009 · Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679), whose current reputation rests largely on his political philosophy, was a thinker with wide-ranging interests. In philosophy, he defended a range of …

Nov 27, 2023 · Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was an English philosopher who famously summarised his pessimistic view of human nature in his greatest work, Leviathan, published in 1651. Hobbes …

Thomas Hobbes: Moral and Political Philosophy The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is best known for his political thought, and deservedly so. His vision of the world is strikingly original …

Explore the ideas of Thomas Hobbes, English philosopher and social thinker known for Leviathan, the social contract theory, and his influence on modern political and sociological thought.

A study/reference guide to Hobbes' political philosophy, including primary and secondary sources, multimedia, and an introduction to his life and thought.

This E-text was prepared from the Pelican Classics edition of Leviathan, which in turn was prepared from the first edition. I have tried to follow as closely as possible the original, and to give the flavour …

1651 L EV I AT H A N by Thomas Hobbes INTRODUCTION NATURE (the art whereby God hath made and governs the world) is by the art of man, as in many other things, so in this also imitated, that it …

Mar 27, 2024 · Thomas Hobbes was an accomplished English philosopher, historian, and scientist. Many consider Hobbes to be one of the preeminent thinkers.