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Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes Apr 05, 1588

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Birth name Thomas Hobbes

Apr 05, 1588 (died Dec 04, 1679) Born in Westport, England

An English philosopher He best known today for his work on political philosophy.

Years active April 5, 1588 until his death on December 4 in 1679

Family of Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes Sr. (Father) Edmund Hobbes (Brother)

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Thomas Hobbes(born 5 April 1588) was an English philosopher who is best known for his works of political philosophy. He began by getting an education which eventually led to him getting an even better education at Oxford. From there, he began his different views on humans. This led him into the political world, he was brought into the world of the king, parliament and landowners which is where he observed his views on the governmental systems. He was educated in mathematics and science.

He was a founder of modern philosophy and political sciences. He understood human beings as being matter. He did this is whole life. He began in college when he met his, wife, then never stopped until his death. He constantly worked on philosophy, math, science and more. He also stood up for what he believed in. For example, even though he and the children would get in trouble if caught he would teach and tutor kids who wanted to learn and get an education from him.

He helped the modern era by changing the rules and showing his beliefs, he believed that the society in which he lived in would go crazy without some kind of contract or structure. He believed in the social contract theory because of the way it would structure the society.

Thomas Hobbes died 4 December 1679 in Derbyshire, England

Cites Studentpaper