Thomas Hobbes was an English political philosopher born on April 5, 1588 in Westport, Wiltshire. He received an education at Oxford University in England where he studied classics. In his early life, he traveled to many European countries to meet scientists and study the knowledge of government. Hobbes became interested in government and questioned why people let themselves be ruled. This idea brought on more ideas and soon he started thinking of a new form of government for England.Thomas Hobbes established his own ideas about people and politics. For example, Hobbes believed that humans were selfish and did anything to better their position. Also, he believed that nations were selfishly motivated and only battled for power and wealth
