Thomas Hobbes
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Thomas Hobbes
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Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. Hobbes was born prematurely due to his mother's fear of the Spanish Armada. His early life, overshadowed by his father's departure following a fight, was taken under the care of his wealthy uncle. Hobbes's academic journey began in Westport, leading him to O
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English philosopher (1588–1679)
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2001-08-10T20:02:21Z
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2024-09-04T22:14:33Z
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