Thomas Hobbes
English philosopher (1588–1679)
Thomas Hobbes was born on April 5, 1588 in Westport and died on December 4, 1679 in Hardwick Hall, aged 91. Recorded occupations: political scientist, mathematician, philosopher, economist, politician and historian. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Associated movements: empiricism, determinism and legal positivism. Fields of work: philosophy, legal theory, history and ethics. Notable works include “Leviathan”, “De Cive”, “De Corpore” and “De Homine”. Educated at Magdalen College and University of Oxford.
- Born
- April 5, 1588 · Westport
- Died
- December 4, 1679 · Hardwick Hall
- Age at death
- 91
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- political scientist, mathematician, philosopher, economist, politician, historian
- Movements
- empiricism, determinism, legal positivism
- Notable works
- Leviathan, De Cive, De Corpore, De Homine
- Education
- Magdalen College, University of Oxford
- Wikipedia editions
- 113 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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