jun 2, 1651 - Leviathan Published

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John Hobbes was one of the first enlightenment thinkers in England. He caused great controversy with the release of his work Leviathan. Arguing for Monarchys, Hobbes felt that by nature, people were self-serving and preoccupied with the gathering of a limited number of resources. To keep balance, Hobbes continued, it was essential to have a single intimidating ruler.