Hobbes: The Leviathan and Beyond

Delve into the world of Thomas Hobbes, the 17th-century philosopher shaped by the English Civil War. Explore his concepts of the state of nature, a chaotic existence driven by self-interest and fear, and the social contract, where individuals surrender freedoms for the security of a powerful sovereign. Discover why Hobbes advocated for absolute authority to escape the "nasty, brutish, and short" reality