Theory & Philosophy Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 1/5)
Jan 27, 2024
Delving into Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan, the podcast explores the parallels between the state and a human body, critiques Hobbes' justification of persecution, discusses the significance of speech in establishing truths, examines human passions and emotions, explores the concept of Commonwealth and human rationality, and discusses the differences between knowledge of facts and understanding cause and effect relationships.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan
03:20 • 18min
The Significance and Ambiguity of Speech
21:17 • 11min
Exploration of Human Passions and Subjective Emotions
32:17 • 3min
Exploring Commonwealth and Human Rationality
35:16 • 6min
Understanding Knowledge: Facts vs. Consequences
41:38 • 4min