Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes

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A philosophical work by Thomas Hobbes that presents a cynical view of human nature and argues for the necessity of a restrictive government.

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one of the best encapsulations of a cynical view of Life comes from Thomas Hobbs the philosopher who in his book Leviathan said we need a restrictive government because left to our own devices human life is nasty brutish and short

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Thomas Hobbes
Leviathan
philosophy
cynicism
government

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"The book is mentioned as an encapsulation of a cynical view of life. Listeners interested in understanding the philosophical roots of cynicism might want to read this book."

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