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Constant on Liberty

Talking Politics: HISTORY OF IDEAS

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The Hobbsiyan Paradox

Hobbs is not a liberal, but he creates the idea that makes liberalism possible. In his political writings, constance says hobbs got modern politics half right. The temptation to escape is a fatal trap for people who are in love. You need constant thought over the people who have the power to constrain you.

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