Thomas Hobbes (jan 1, 1588 – jan 1, 1679)
Description:
Thomas Hobbes was an English man thinker who believed in Absolutism. He believed that all power should rest in one person, such as a king, to protect the people from themselves. He believed that humans were bad by nature, so kings would help guide humanity. His ideas were shown in his book, Leviathan.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1588
jan 1, 1679
~ 91 years