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THOMAS HOBBES - Coggle Diagram
THOMAS HOBBES
Leviathan's meaning
In the absence of a controlling power, men would naturally struggle because of Competition, Diffidence, Pride
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- Men must aim at peace 2. All men have to give away part of their freedom so that everybody is safe 3. First and second laws must be respected
The Leviathan has duty to order the world and has temporal and religious powers (criticized by Catholics) 🡪 he has to guarantee conservation and pleasure
We have to give away our liberties because we’re unable to live without rules 🡪 we don’t have to rebel
biography
born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, on 5 April 1588, the son of a clergyman.
o In 1608, Hobbes became tutor to William Cavendish, later earl of Devonshire. The Cavendish family were to be Hobbes' patrons throughout his life.
o In 1610, Cavendish and Hobbes travelled to Europe together, visiting Germany, France and Italy.
o In 1651, Hobbes published the “Leviathan”
o 1660, his former pupil returned to England as Charles II and granted Hobbes a pension. o In 1666, parliament ordered 'Leviathan' to be investigated for atheist tendencies. Hobbes was terrified of being labelled a heretic and burned many of his papers.
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