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You find your uncle's glove and must choose: teach or stay silent
A philosopher writes a book on human conduct, but Parliament bans it, fearing the dangerous ideas within. What would you risk to share your truth?
You find your uncle's glove and must choose: teach or stay silent
This episode explores the early life of Thomas Hobbes, a philosopher whose ideas on human nature and governance were shaped by fear and a chaotic upbringing. It delves into the influences that led him to challenge established thought.
Person: Thomas Hobbes
Date: December 4, 1679
Location: Hardwick Hall
Period: 16th-17th Century England
Topic: Philosophy of human conduct
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