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Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were naturally selfish and competitive, leading to a state of perpetual conflict. He argued that without a strong central authority to keep individuals in check, life would be "nasty, brutish, and short." This viewpoint led him to advocate for a powerful sovereign to maintain order and prevent chaos.
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What was thomas hobbes nationality?
Thomas Hobbes was English.
What is Thomas Hobbes country of origin?
Thomas Hobbes was born in Westport, Wiltshire, England in 1588.
Did Thomas Hobbes die?
thomas hobbes died of old age in his home on a late night
What is. The condition of man... is a condition of war of everyone against everyone. Thomas Hobbes Thomas Hobbes felt that man's nature was to be?
Thomas Hobbes believed that the natural state of man was one of conflict and competition, where everyone sought to preserve their own interests. He argued that in such a state, life would be "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" unless there was a social contract to establish order and protect individuals from each other.
What is the citizenship of Thomas Hobbes?
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher, so he was a citizen of England.
What book did Thomas Hobbes write?
Thomas Hobbes wrote the book Leviathan.
What do people think of Thomas hobbes?
i think thomas hobbes is a very intelligent man! but his book the LEVIATHAN is very strang..
What were the views of Thomas Hobbes on the nature of man?
Thomas Hobbes had a very pessimistic view of human nature. He had called man's life, among other things, solitary, nasty, and short.
What were thomas hobbes?
what were thomas hobbes's ideas
What was thomas hobbes nationality?
Thomas Hobbes was English.
Can you name a few philosophers who say man is inherently bad?
Thomas Hobbes
What were hobbes?
what were thomas hobbes's ideas
When was Thomas Hobbes born?
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588
What did Thomas Hobbes write that was so important?
what did Thomas Hobbes write?
Who was was Thomas Hobbes?
Thomas Hobbes is known for his work in political philosophy.
What is Thomas Hobbes country of origin?
Thomas Hobbes was born in Westport, Wiltshire, England in 1588.
What is Thomas Hobbes's birthday?
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588.
