This episode discusses Thomas Hobbes' philosophy, focusing on his views on human nature, politics, and society. Hobbes believed that human behavior is driven by self-interest and power, leading to conflict in a state of nature. His philosophical approach involved observing human actions and studying history. He also proposed a unified interpretation of religious texts under civil authority to prevent religious-political disagreements. Source: https://iep.utm.edu/hobmeth/

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