Thomas Hobbes Discussion for West Civilization

Class discussion on Wednesday, September 11 centered around Thomas Hobbes and the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters of his book, Leviathan. Written in 1651, this book seems to present a rough sketch of governmental needs for people based upon the somewhat philosophical views of nature and it's purpose. Based upon the readings, I alone suggested that Hobbes did not support absolutism. After the class discussion, I have changed from being certain that he was not in support of absolutism to being uncertain of his position for government in general.
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