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What other fields did Thomas Hobbes contribute to, besides philosophy?

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  • Geometry

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In addition to his contributions to political philosophy, Hobbes also made significant contributions to the field of geometry. He developed several important geometric proofs and was engaged in a long-running dispute with the mathematician John Wallis over his methods.
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