“Of all Discourse , governed by desire of Knowledge, there is at last an End , either by attaining, or by giving over.”
Quote by Thomas Hobbes
Work
The Moral and Political Works To which is Prefixed the Autors Life, Extracted from that Said to be Written by Himself ... Illustr. by the Ed. - London 1750
The Moral and Political Works is a compilation of philosophical and political essays, featuring insights into the author's life and work. The book, published in 1750, includes illustrations by the editor, providing visual context to the text. 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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