“The first and fundamental law of Nature, which is, to seek peace and follow it.”
Book:Leviathan
Quote by Thomas Hobbes
Work
Leviathan
Leviathan is a seminal work in political philosophy, examining the relationship between the ruler and the ruled, the nature of government, and the social contract. It argues for the absolute power of the sovereign and the necessity of a strong central authority to maintain order and stability in society. 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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