Thomas Hobbes

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English philosopher (1588–1679)

Mentioned in 6 videos

Born

April 4, 1588, Westport

Nationality

Kingdom of England

Affiliation

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle, Sir Gervase Clifton, 1st Baronet, William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire

Field

philosophy, legal theory, history

Education

Magdalen College, University of Oxford

Common Themes

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Videos Mentioning Thomas Hobbes

Richard Wrangham: Violence, Sex, and Fire in Human Evolution | Lex Fridman Podcast #229

Lex Fridman

Political philosopher who argued that humans are naturally violent and require a strong central government (Leviathan) to suppress this violence.

Tim Ferriss and Matt Mullenweg Get Personal in Antarctica

Tim Ferriss

English philosopher, whose 'Hobbesian' view of human nature (nasty, brutish, and short) aligns with Tim Ferriss's more dystopian perspective.

Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More

Tim Ferriss

English philosopher mentioned among the smartest people to ever live who pondered human improvement.

Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117

Lex Fridman

English philosopher, followed by Locke in arguing that society is necessary to prevent a 'state of war' due to human nature.

Steven Pinker on Violence

The School of Life

Philosopher whose ideas on the state of nature and the need for a Leviathan to prevent anarchy and violence were discussed.

How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki

Andrew Huberman

A philosopher quoted for his view from 'Leviathan' that human life is 'nasty, brutish, and short' without restrictive government, which ironically might describe cynics' lives.