Early life
Where was Thomas Hobbes born at?
Thomas Hobbes was born in Westport, adjoining Malmesbury, England, on April 5, 1588.
Where was Hobbes educated?
Westport Church
What was Hobbes' favorite food?
Tuna
What year did Hobbes public his final section of his philosophical system?
1658
What age did Hobbes study at Magdalen Hall at Oxford?
14
What did Hobbes learn at Oxford?
scholastic logic and physics.
What age did Thomas Hobbes pass away?
91 years old.
What type of philosophy did Hobbes present?
Policical Philosophy
What was the first thing Hobbes did after leaving Oxford in 1608?
He became and private tutor for William Cavendish.
After Hobbes left Oxford to finish is B.A degree, what college did he attend?
St John's College, Cambridge
What was Thomas Hobbes known for?
He was known for being one of the "Founding Foodies"
What book is Hobbes known for the most?
Leviathan
After Hobbes dad left, who helped him get educated?
His uncle
How did Hobbes get a lifelong connection with the Cavendish family?
How was Hobbes born?
Premature
what was the main practical conclusion of Hobbes's political theory?
is that state or society cannot be secure unless at the disposal of an absolute sovereign
What did Hobbes mom think when he was born?
I had twins- Hobbes and Fear.
How long did William Cavendish and Hobbes go on the Eurpoe tour for?
5 years. (1610-1615)
What were hobbes last words?
“A great leap in the dark,”
What thesis did Hobbes decline that was very popular
theses of Aristotle's politics