Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher best known for his work in political philosophy. He is widely recognized for his book "Leviathan," published in 1651, where he lays out his ideas about the nature of human beings and the structure of society. Hobbes believed that humans are naturally selfish and in a state of constant competition for resources, which leads to a life that is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" without a powerful...