“All men, among themselves, are by nature equal. The inequality we now discern hath its spring from the civil law.”
Quote by Thomas Hobbes
Work
Man and Citizen: De Homine and De Cive
This book is a philosophical work that delves into the concepts of human nature and the role of citizens in society, drawing from the works of classical philosophers. 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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