1.+Thomas+Hobbes

__Biography__ - Wrote "Leviathan" in 1651 - He was born April 5, 1588 in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England and he died December 4, 1679 at age 91 in Derbyshire, England.

__Philosophical Ideas__ - Believed people were cruel, greedy, and would fight and rob if allowed. - Believed a powerful government could ensure orederly society and people should not choose their government. - Came up with the Social contract gave up the state of nature for an organized society. - Supported monarchy and opposed democracy