“The world is governed by opinion.”
Quote by Thomas Hobbes
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Hobbes and Bramhall on Liberty and Necessity
Hobbes and Bramhall on Liberty and Necessity is a scholarly compilation that examines the philosophical discourse between two prominent thinkers, Thomas Hobbes and John Bramhall. The book investigates their differing perspectives on the nature of human freedom and the role of necessity in shaping human behavior and societal structures. It offers a comprehensive analysis of their works, highlighting the core arguments and implications of their theories. more
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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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