Thomas Hobbes

Identify a quote that best represents his individual views.

"Without governments to keep order there would be war ... of every man against every man, and life would be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."

Is there any additional key information that makes this philosopher unique/popular compared to others of his field? Did they contribute to our modern day democracy in any way?

The horrors of the English Civil War convinced him that all humans were naturally selfish and wicked.

What type of government did the philosopher believe was best for society? Why?

Thomas Hobbes believed that a government who had a power of a leviathan (sea monster) and a absolute monarchy, which could impose order and demand obedience. He believed in this type of government because the ruler needed total power to keep citizens under control.

What was his view of people by human nature?

Thomas Hobbes believed that people acted in their own self-interest.

What was this person most recognized for (accomplishments)?

Thomas Hobbes expressed his views in a work called Leviathan.

What part of the world and time period did they exist?

Thomas Hobbes was from England in 1600s.