PSCI 3123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Cogito Ergo Sum, Leviathan, Ninety-Five Theses
23 Feb 2017
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Considered the father of modern day political science. Considered the father of realism for the modern era: remember that realism pertains to the systemic theory that state behavior is driven by a lust for power. Provided the framework for philosopher john locke : we give up all rights to the leviathan (the state), there needs to be a strong state, locke"s theories are why hobbes cannot be considered the father of liberalism. 1517 : martin luther"s 95 theses are posted, marks the beginning of the reformation, the reformation is exacerbated by the printing press. 1588 : the spanish armada, imposed the catholic faith on england, hobbes is born (please note when historical figures are born as this can better help you to understand why these figures developed their thought and philosophy). Background : hobbes"s leviathan is published, aristotle. How we ought to act: the reformation, skepticism, copernicus/galileo. Doubt, cogito, ergo sum which translates to, i think, therefore, i am: galileo.
