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Tracts of Mr. Thomas Hobbs of Malmsbury is a book written by the famous philosopher, Thomas Hobbes. The book was published in 1682 and consists of a collection of essays and tracts that Hobbes had written throughout his life. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and philosophy.In the book, Hobbes presents his ideas on the nature of human beings, the role of government, and the relationship between individuals and society. He argues that human beings are naturally selfish and that the only way to maintain order in society is through a strong central government.…mehr

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Tracts of Mr. Thomas Hobbs of Malmsbury is a book written by the famous philosopher, Thomas Hobbes. The book was published in 1682 and consists of a collection of essays and tracts that Hobbes had written throughout his life. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and philosophy.In the book, Hobbes presents his ideas on the nature of human beings, the role of government, and the relationship between individuals and society. He argues that human beings are naturally selfish and that the only way to maintain order in society is through a strong central government. He also discusses the concept of the social contract, in which individuals give up some of their rights in exchange for protection and security provided by the government.Hobbes' views on religion are also included in the book. He argues that religion should be based on reason rather than faith and that the state should have the power to regulate religious practices.Overall, Tracts of Mr. Thomas Hobbs of Malmsbury provides a comprehensive look at the philosophical ideas of one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory, philosophy, or the history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Thomas Hobbes (5 April 1588 - 4 December 1679) was an English philosopher, considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, which expounded an influential formulation of social contract theory. In addition to political philosophy, Hobbes also contributed to a diverse array of other fields, including history, jurisprudence, geometry, the physics of gases, theology, ethics, and general philosophy. The English Civil War began in 1642, and when the royalist cause began to decline in mid-1644, some of the king's supporters fled to Europe. Many came to Paris and were known to Hobbes. In 1647, Hobbes took up a position as mathematical instructor to the young Charles, Prince of Wales, who had come to Paris from Jersey around July. This engagement lasted until 1648 when Charles went to Holland. The company of the exiled royalists led Hobbes to produce Leviathan, which set forth his theory of civil government in relation to the political crisis resulting from the war. Hobbes compared the State to a monster (leviathan) composed of men, created under pressure of human needs and dissolved by civil strife due to human passions. In 1658, Hobbes published the final section of his philosophical system, completing the scheme he had planned more than 20 years before. De Homine consisted for the most part of an elaborate theory of vision. From the time of the Restoration, he acquired a new prominence; "Hobbism" became a byword for all that respectable society ought to denounce. The young king, Hobbes' former pupil, now Charles II, remembered Hobbes and called him to the court to grant him a pension of £100.