Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Thomas Hobbes"" by Leslie Stephen is a comprehensive biography of the English philosopher and political theorist, Thomas Hobbes. Stephen delves into Hobbes' life and works, examining his ideas and beliefs about human nature, society, and government. The book covers Hobbes' childhood, education, and early career, as well as his major works, including ""Leviathan"" and ""De Cive"". Stephen also explores Hobbes' relationships with other thinkers of his time, such as Francis Bacon and Ren����� Descartes, and the historical context in which he lived. Overall, ""Thomas Hobbes"" provides a thorough and engaging account of one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century.Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who became an exile because of his political beliefs. He tutored the Prince of Wales in Paris and was a friend with such greats as Ben Jonson, Francis Bacon, Sidney Godolphin, as well as Galileo and Mersenne. His guiding principle was that as nothing can exist which is not material, thought must be in motion. He believed that man is an automaton; thought is a motion in his brain; all his actions can be explained by the laws of motion, like the motion of a clock. This is a brilliant introduction to the life and thought of one of the most conspicuous English thinkers.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.
