Thomas Hobbes (jan 1, 1588 – jan 1, 1679)
Description:
Thomas Hobbes used logic and reason to come up with his theory of Absolutism. Absolutism is a government system where there is one leader who has absolute and unquestioned power and authority. He believed that humans were cruel, selfish, destructive, and horrible, and they needed a strong leader to protect them from themselves.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1588
jan 1, 1679
~ 91 years