Humanity, the Sovereign, and The State of Nature: Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan | E13 The TAC Podcast
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we dive into the dark and radical world of Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan. We explore Hobbes's view of the human being as a machine, the terrifying reality of the "State of Nature," and why he believes the Sovereign is the only thing standing between us and total chaos. Is Hobbes a realist or a cynic? Join us as we unpack his views on materialism, speech, and the eternal tension between political power and religious authority. Subscribe for more deep dives into the Great Books and the ideas that shaped the West.
00:00 - Introduction: The Artificial Animal
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