The Life and Ideas of Thomas Hobbes

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Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were naturally

selfish and quick to fight

Where did Thomas Hobbes live during the English Civil Wars?

Paris

What did Thomas Hobbes write about?

Politics and religion

According to Thomas Hobbes, what was life like in a state of nature?

Chaotic and violent

Why did Thomas Hobbes believe that government was necessary?

To maintain social order

Thomas Hobbes was a tutor to a very wealthy family in order to

Meet important thinkers

Thomas Hobbes believed that before there were governments, people lived in a state of nature where

Everyone had a right to everything

Thomas Hobbes wrote about various topics, including

Politics, religion, and history

According to Thomas Hobbes, humans are naturally

Selfish and quick to fight

Thomas Hobbes lived in Paris during the

English Civil Wars

Test your knowledge on the life and ideas of Thomas Hobbes, the influential English scholar and philosopher. Explore his background, travels, and encounters with other prominent thinkers in this quiz.

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