Thomas Hobbes (1588 1679) was an English philosopher, best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. In his early life, overshadowed by his father's departure following a fight, he was taken under the care of his wealthy uncle. Hobbes's academic journey began in Westport, leading him to Oxford University, where he was exposed to classical literature and mathematics. He then graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1608. He became a tutor to the Cavendish family, which connected him to intellectual circles and initiated his extensive travels across Europe. These experiences, including meetings with figures like Galileo, shaped his intellectual development.
Clásico de la ciencia política, hace una penetrante crítica de la Iglesia y de la política: para acabar con el reino de las tinieblas y la superstición, el nuevo Estado debería excluir con firmeza todos los defectos orgánicos del antiguo, y ser netamente racionalista y laico, un...
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