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Was Thomas Hobbes' philosophy accepted during his lifetime? Thomas Hobbes
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Was Thomas Hobbes' philosophy accepted during his lifetime?

During his lifetime, Hobbes' ideas were controversial. While he was a well-known figure, Leviathan was met with both interest and criticism. His views on absolute sovereignty were questioned amid the shifting political landscape of England. Hobbes' secular approach also faced opposition from religious factions that dismissed his theories on government and human nature.