Thomas Hobbes

About Thomas Hobbes

Birth Day: April 5, 1588
Birth Place: England

Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588 in England. Seventeenth-century philosopher whose master work, Leviathan, was a key text in the development of political philosophy in the Western world.
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As per our current Database, Thomas Hobbes has been died on Dec 4, 1679 (age 91).

๐ŸŽ‚ Thomas Hobbes - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Thomas Hobbes die, Thomas Hobbes was 91 years old.

Popular As Thomas Hobbes
Occupation Philosopher
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 5, 1588 (England)
Birthday April 5
Town/City England
Nationality England

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Thomas Hobbesโ€™s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

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Thomas Hobbes was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

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About

Seventeenth-century Philosopher whose master work, Leviathan, was a key text in the development of political philosophy in the Western world.

Before Fame

He studied at Magdalen Hall, Oxford. One of his first philosophical publications was a 1640 treatise entitled "The Elements of Law, Natural and Politic."

Trivia

He is famous for his commentary on the natural state of man: life, he said, is lonely, cruel, and too brief.

Family Life

His father, Thomas Hobbes Sr., served as Vicar of both Westport and Charlton. Thomas Hobbes Jr. was born prematurely, in part because of his mother's terror over the Spanish Armada's imminent invasion.

Associated With

He and Enlightenment Philosopher John Locke both supported the idea of "social contract theory," arguing that reasonable people can and should give up some of their individual freedoms and consent to rule by a higher power (whether the government or God).

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