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Thomas Hobbes (b.1588)

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In the deep quiet of the night, our thoughts drift to the profound musings of Thomas Hobbes, whose masterwork Leviathan paints a stark tableau of human existence without governance—a life solitary, poor, and unsheltered. Through the echoes of De Cive and The Elements of Law, Hobbes traces the delicate threads of social contracts and the necessity of an overriding authority that binds society into a cohesive whole. Each tome navigates the intricate dance between individual desires and the collective need for peace and security, inviting us into a contemplative journey through the human psyche and the pillars of civil structure. As we unravel the fabric of Hobbes philosophical explorations, let us discover the tranquility that comes from understanding the underpinnings of our own societal order.This episode is hosted by Abigail Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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In the deep quiet of the night, our thoughts drift to the profound musings of Thomas Hobbes, whose masterwork Leviathan paints a stark tableau of human existence without governance—a life solitary, poor, and unsheltered. Through the echoes of De Cive and The Elements of Law, Hobbes traces the delicate threads of social contracts and the necessity of an overriding authority that binds society into a cohesive whole. Each tome navigates the intricate dance between individual desires and the collective need for peace and security, inviting us into a contemplative journey through the human psyche and the pillars of civil structure. As we unravel the fabric of Hobbes philosophical explorations, let us discover the tranquility that comes from understanding the underpinnings of our own societal order.This episode is hosted by Abigail Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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