“Because silver and gold have their value from the matter itself, they have first this privilege, that the value of them cannot be altered by the power of one, nor of a few commonwealths, as being a common measure of the commodities of all places. But base money may easily be enhanced or abased.”
Quote by Thomas Hobbes
Work
Leviathan - Revised Edition
The Revised Edition of 'Leviathan' is a foundational work in the field of political philosophy, written by Thomas Hobbes. It delves into the concept of a sovereign authority necessary to maintain order in a state of nature. The book is renowned for its exploration of the social contract and the role of government in protecting the rights and well-being of its citizens. more
Author
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes, a British philosopher, politician, historian, economist, and writer, was born on April 5, 1588, in Wiltshire, and died on December 4, 1679, in Oxford, England. Hobbes is considered one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century, known for his profound analysis of the state, society, and human behavior. more
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