https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i Maddie Latta 7th en-us 2020-09-09 18:59:48 UTC 2020-09-15 02:37:44 UTC hello@padlet.com lattame https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737645284  Thomas Hobbes' theories influenced the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. His social contract theory can be seen in the preamble to the constitution when it says, We the People...in order to...insure domestic Tranquility...¨ His idea that all people have the right to defend themselves against the government is important in the Declaration of Independence. The idea of people having the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is close to Hobbes belief that people are by nature looking out for themselves. Hobbes belief that all people are equal is in both documents.]]> 2020-09-11 03:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737645284 lattame https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737649215  Thomas Hobbes was most famous for Leviathan; or, the Matter, Form, and Power of a Common Wealth, Ecclesiastical and Civil. He also wrote The Elements of Law, De Corpore, De Homine, and De Cive.]]> 2020-09-11 03:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737649215 lattame https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737656459    Thomas Hobbes was  an English philosopher who was born  in Westport, Wiltshire on April  5, 1588. He lived in Westport until he went to school in Oxford. He attended University of Oxford where he got a traditional arts degree. Hobbes worked as a tutor for different members of the Cavendish family. He also served as their translator, traveling companion, and business representative.]]> 2020-09-11 03:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737656459 lattame https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737666960 One major idea of Hobbes was the state of nature. He believed that people were selfish and if left on their own they would end up in a constant state of war and fear with no idea of right and wrong. Another major idea was social contract. He believed that people should give up all of their liberty and submit to a sovereign ruler who would make every decision for them to ensure their safety. ]]> 2020-09-11 03:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lattame/vijp1722x5e3yb6i/wish/737666960