Thomas hobbes

• Who was Thomas Hobbes and when did he live?

  Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)
• What does Hobbes believe is essential to contemporary civilization?

  An ordered structure is essential to contemporary civilization
• According to Hobbes, what is the natural state of human nature?

  The natural state of human nature is weak and thankless
• What role does authority play according to Hobbes?

  Authority provides the security and stability needed for civilization to thrive
• What is one of Hobbes' famous statements about the condition of man?

  "The condition of man...is the condition of war, of everyone against everyone."
• How does Hobbes describe the life of man?

  "The life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short."
• What are the key ideas of Thomas Hobbes?

  • Order is essential to civilization
  • Human nature is weak and thankless
  • Authority provides security and stability