Thomas Hobbes

The Life and Time of Thomas Hobbes

In this lecture, Professor Jeffrey Collins (Queen’s University) explores the life and times of Thomas Hobbes. We touch upon his schooling at Oxford and academic interests while studying there, and consider more broadly the intellectual context within which Hobbes lived and wrote. Firstly,

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POLITICAL THEORY - Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes believed that it is always better to have security rather than liberty in a country. He was therefore deeply opposed to the English Civil War – and would have predicted the chaos of the Arab Spring. Please subscribe here: http://tinyurl.com/o28mut7 If you like our films take

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2. Hobbes: Authority, Human Rights and Social Order

Foundations of Modern Social Thought (SOCY 151) An examination of Hobbes's lifetime reveals that the uncertainty of the British monarchy during his life (1588-1679) inspires Hobbes's social and political thought, especially regarding the role of the sovereign to provide for the security

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Thomas Hobbes' Political Philosophy

Professor Charles Anderson discusses the social and political thought of Thomas Hobbes in a lecture which comes from a course on Political, Economic, & Social Thought given at the University of Wisconsin many years ago. He discusses Hobbes on reason, human nature, the state of nature, and

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12. The Sovereign State: Hobbes' Leviathan

Introduction to Political Philosophy (PLSC 114) This is an introduction to the political views of Thomas Hobbes, which are often deemed paradoxical. On the one hand, Hobbes is a stern defender of political absolutism. The Hobbesian doctrine of sovereignty dictates complete monopoly of p

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Seething Lane

Samuel Pepys, Queen Elizabeth the First, Charles Dickens and a whole bunch of skulls. Seething Lane has a lot to say for itself. https://www.patreon.com/jagohazzard

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John Locke's Political Philosophy

After briefly discussing Thomas Hobbes, Professor Charles Anderson discusses the thought of John Locke. This comes from a course on Political, Economic, & Social Thought given at the University of Wisconsin many years ago. 00:00 Thomas Hobbes 21:50 John Locke #Philosophy #Locke #Politica

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Laurence Olivier in 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' (1954) - Radio drama

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. NBC radio anthology series 'Theatre Royal'. Starring and hosted by Sir Laurence Olivier. Broadcast on 30 January 1954.

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The voice of William Ewart Gladstone - 1888

The phonograph's salutation of William Ewart Gladstone to Mr. Thomas Edison recorded in 1888.

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Tamar Gendler: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Politics and Economics | Big Think

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Politics and Economics Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Engagement with

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21. Equality

Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature (PHIL 181) The discussion of the legitimacy of government is continued with an introduction to a major 20th century work of political philosophy, John Rawls' A Theory of Justice. Professor Gendler explores John Rawls' central claims: that "jus

From playlist Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature w/ Tamar Gendler

Matter, Mind, & Humanity - General Philosophy (2018 Peter Millican)

In this second lecture, Professor Peter Millican continues the historical introduction to General Philosophy, discussing Matter, Mind, and Humanity, from Descartes to the Present. This comes from a 2018 series on General Philosophy. This series of 8 lectures on General Philosophy was deli

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Does Twitch Plays Pokemon Give You Hope for Humanity?

Viewers like you help make PBS (Thank you 😃) . Support your local PBS Member Station here: https://to.pbs.org/donateidea You asked, and we delivered: a Pokemon episode!!! Specifically Twitch Plays Pokemon, which it turns out is a metaphor for ... well, lots of stuff. Twitch Plays Pokemon

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The social contract | Foundations of American democracy | US government and civics | Khan Academy

Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan and the idea of a social contract. View more lessons or practice this subject at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-government-and-politics/foundations-of-american-democracy/ideals-of-democracy/v/thomas-hobbes-and-social-contract?utm_source=youtube&utm_

From playlist Foundations of American democracy | US government and civics | Khan Academy

PHILOSOPHY - Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas deserves to be remembered for reconciling faith with reason, thereby saving Western civilisation from turning its back on science and Greek and Roman wisdom. If you like our films take a look at our shop (we ship worldwide): http://theschooloflife.com/shop/all/ Brought to y

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