Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher best known for his political philosophy, particularly in his work 'Leviathan,' where he argued for a strong central authority to avoid chaos and violence, reflecting his views on human nature's self-interest.
Born on Apr 05, 1588 (437 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 88,788 | $1,500,000 | 631$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,752 | $350,000 | 143$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,541 | $700,000 | 448$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 497 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 6 | 282,374,763 | 120,046 | $2,777,900 | 1,318$ |
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Greece:
Thomas Hobbes' views on human nature and society are contrasted with those of Rousseau.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Hobbes is mentioned as a pessimist who believed that humans are inherently bad.
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Brazil:
Thomas Hobbes believed that a sovereign should impose the meaning of words to prevent social divisions.
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Estonia:
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher born in 1588.
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Liechtenstein:
Clóvis references Thomas Hobbes in discussing the state of nature and its evolution.
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Colombia:
Thomas Hobbes is referenced in relation to the idea that humans are inherently bad by nature.
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Saudi Arabia:
Thomas Hobbes is included among social contract thinkers in the philosophical debate on goodness.
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Ireland:
Thomas Hobbes likened his ideal government to a Biblical monster, the leviathan.
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Indonesia:
Thomas Hobbes viewed humans as driven by self-preservation tendencies, leading to suspicion and hostility towards others.
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