FAQ About Thomas Hobbes
What influence did Thomas Hobbes' work have on later philosophers?
Thomas Hobbes' work, particularly his social contract theory, greatly influenced later philosophers such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant. While differing in their views, these thinkers expanded on the concept of the social contract, shaping democratic and liberal thought in political philosophy. Hobbes' ideas about human nature and governance continue to be a foundational part of political theory studies.
