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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 224,654 | $350,000 | 1,326$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 276,846 | $1,119,000 | 1,133$ |
| Totals | 2 | 332,832,305 | 501,500 | $1,469,000 | 2,459$ |
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Indonesia:
Thomas Hobbes is referenced for his views on the nature of humanity and violence in society.
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South Africa:
Thomas Hobbes articulated the idea that in the state of nature, life is 'nasty, brutish and short'.
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Spain:
Thomas Hobbes wrote about the harsh nature of human existence in his work Leviathan.
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Venezuela:
Thomas Hobbes advocated for a powerful state to impose order and prevent chaos during the English Civil War.
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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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