What was the historical context during which Hobbes wrote his works?
Victorian Era
Renaissance
The Enlightenment
English Civil War
Answer
Thomas Hobbes wrote his works during the tumultuous period of the English Civil War. The chaos and violence of the war greatly influenced his views on human nature and the need for a strong central authority to maintain peace and order.
The Enlightened Mind: Unraveling the Philosophies of Thomas Hobbes
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