Research Paper On Thomas Hobbes

1. Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588 in Westport, Wiltshire. He died on December 4, 1679 in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. He is a philosopher, historian, and scientist. Thomas Hobbes was most known for his political philosophy. When he was younger his father left his family. His uncle provided for their education and in 1608, he took an arts degree at the University of Oxford and was interested in maps. While working for William Cavendish, he connected with the royalist side. He made his own right as a travelling companion to numerous successors of the Devonshire title. He later worked for the Marquess of Newcastle-Upon- Tyne. During the time of tutoring the Cavendish’s his philosophy began to start. Thomas Hobbes was associated with scientists, theologians, and …show more content…
His scientific writings were based on effects of matter in motion. Hobbes became a political philosopher who justified government powers for the rest of his life. He has written books like the Leviathan which described the origins of civil government.

2. Thomas Hobbes main ideas on the role of government is that he saw it as a device for ensuring collective security. He believed that the only correct form of government was the absolute monarchy. Thomas though that if humans were not controlled by any government, they would start war with one another. He also thought that humans were selfish and cruel. The view of human nature was shaped by the English Civil War in 1642. He also said that