Thomas Hobbes' theories on "The Social Contract" came before Locke's. Hobbes influenced him, that is why many experts or historians claim that Locke's ideas were "superior" and overall, more directly influential to virtually every democratic revolution following them. In reports, it is never sequenced as "Hobbes, in contrast to Locke...," it is always comparing Locke's ideas to Hobbes'.
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588
Thomas Hobbes Scott died in 1860.
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588.
17th century British philosopher. Author of Leviathan (1651).
Thomas Hobbes and John Locke did not know each other personally, as Hobbes died in 1679, while Locke's significant writings emerged in the late 17th century, particularly after Hobbes's death. However, they were contemporaries in the sense that they lived during the same period and both contributed significantly to political philosophy. Their ideas often contrasted sharply, with Hobbes advocating for a strong, centralized authority and Locke championing individual rights and government by consent.
True. John Locke had more influence on the American Founders than did Thomas Hobbes. The Americans wanted nothing to do with Thomas Hobbes. The Americans did not want George III. The Americans did not seek Leviathan.
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Hobbes wanted a strong government monarchy.
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One of the key figures who disagreed with Thomas Hobbes was John Locke. Locke believed in the idea of natural rights, limited government, and the social contract theory, which contrasted with Hobbes's more authoritarian views on government and human nature.
Hobbes believes that a completely centralized government is the best way to avoid conflict
Thomas Hobbes was English.
* People are fearful and predatory * Secular reasons for government * Supremacy of government bound by natural rights