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Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) was a political scientist, mathematician and philosopher.

Also recorded as Thomas Hobbsted; Thomas Hobbes of Malflutry.

Overview

Born at Westport in 1588, died at Derbyshire in 1679.

In detail

Thomas Hobbes studied at Magdalen College and University of Oxford. William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire is recorded as having studied under Thomas Hobbes. the recorded working language is Latin and English.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, legal theory and history. The authority associates the name with empiricism, determinism and legal positivism. Plato, Aristotle and Hugo Grotius are recorded as an influence.

Employment is recorded with William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle, Sir Gervase Clifton, 1st Baronet and William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire.

Works named in the authority record are Leviathan, De Cive, De Corpore and De Homine.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Thomas Hobbes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q37621: Thomas Hobbes

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