Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)

Thomas Hobbes, a seminal figure in political philosophy, is best known for his work "Leviathan," where he posits the necessity of a powerful central authority to maintain social order, arguing that humans are inherently self-interested and in constant competition, leading to a state of nature characterized by chaos and conflict.

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