Thomas Hobbes Of Malmesbury Collection

HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679) (engraving)
CUL4849501 HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679). English philosopher. Advocate of the despotism); Photo © JBP/AIC

Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679)
2603836 Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) English political philosopher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Argued for absolute rule. Engraving

Frontispiece of "Opera Philosophica" by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), 1668 (engraving)
AIS5356724 Frontispiece of "Opera Philosophica" by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), 1668 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Barcelona)

Couverture de "Le Leviathan, ou la Substance"(Leviatano), forme et puissance du Commonwealth par Thomas
AIS5367280 Couverture de "Le Leviathan, ou la Substance"(Leviatano), forme et puissance du Commonwealth par Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), 1668. Barcelone

Thomas Hobbes, 17th century (drawing)
1810115 Thomas Hobbes, 17th century (drawing); (add.info.: English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), drawing, 17th century); Photo © CCI

Title Page of Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme, & Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civill by Thomas Hobbes
FGL5494040 Title Page of Leviathan, or The Matter, Forme, & Power of a Common-Wealth Ecclesiasticall and Civill by Thomas Hobbes, 1651 (engraving); (add.info.: Leviathan, or the Matter, Forme)

Thomas Hobbes (engraving)
3782770 Thomas Hobbes (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes, after the original portrait by John Michael Wright held in the National Portrait Gallery, London)

Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679)
2603835 Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) English political philosopher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English philosopher. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4950384 Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English philosopher. 19th century colour engraving. by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); (add.info)

Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English Ppilosopher (engraving)
XEE5029726 Portrait of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English Ppilosopher (engraving) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); (add.info)

Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving)
2913946 Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury (engraving) by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher)

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) english philosopher, engraving
1751694 Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) english philosopher, engraving by Jaspers, Jan Baptist (c.1620-91) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) english philosopher, engraving); © Tallandier

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Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury was a prominent English philosopher known for his groundbreaking work in political theory. Born in 1588, Hobbes is best known for his book "Leviathan," in which he argued that the natural state of humanity is one of constant war and chaos, and that a strong central authority is necessary to maintain order. Hobbes' ideas were controversial during his time, as they challenged traditional notions of government and society. He believed that individuals are inherently self-interested and will act in their own self-preservation, leading to conflict without a governing body to enforce laws. Despite facing criticism from many of his contemporaries, Hobbes' theories have had a lasting impact on political philosophy. His concept of the social contract, where individuals agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection from the state, has influenced thinkers such as John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.