Thomas Hobbes discussion for west civ 190 his book Levithian (ch 13-14). Includes works cited and link to source.
Class discussion on Wednesday, September 11 centered around Thomas Hobbes and the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of his book, Leviathan. Written in 1651, this book seems to present a rough sketch of governmental needs for people based upon the somewhat philosophical views of nature and it's purpose. Based upon the readings, I alone suggested that Hobbes did not support absolutism. After the class discussion, I have changed from being certain that he was not in support of …
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…been very clear. As Hobbes begins his discussion of human nature, readers can clearly relate. When he gives the laws of nature, even the Biblical version of the Golden Rule provides back up for him. To conclude further about the government that Hobbes would support, it would be necessary to read further into his book, Leviathan.
Works Cited
Retrieved 10 September 2002. Internet based excerpt found at:
<http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/hobbes-lev13.html>
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