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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