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 (436 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,368 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 19,558 | $700,000 | 393$ |
| Totals | 3 | 313,367,486 | 324,831 | $1,824,100 | 1,634$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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