What was thomas hobbe's ideals or philosophy?


iv. metaphysics

of 2 cartesian substances, hobbes accepts extended material substance , denies spiritual; or, rather, makes spiritual substance derivative of material substance. matter not passive, descartes. on contrary, endowed motion, , motion within. hobbes there 2 metaphysical elements: matter , motion, can reduced one, dynamic matter. intrinsic motion of matter has given origin diversity of inorganic , organic world. life product of matter , motion, , human soul composite of subtle atoms.

hobbes not deny existence of god, decidedly opposed positive revealed religion, including christianity.

moral life not exceed limits of matter , of motion. sensations, passing heart, generate pleasure , hate, is, inclinations , repulsions. men naturally tend pleasure considered form of self-satisfaction. such tendency must rationalized calculation, in order may bring greater pleasure. possible in state.

ok yeah we're not interested in political philosophy need understand metaphysical philosophy. can u explain ideals in materialism etc. in easier way?


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