Thomas Hobbes’ Deductive Reasoning and Materialism (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which year did Hobbes publish his most famous work, Leviathan?
In which year did Hobbes publish his most famous work, Leviathan?
1651
What does deductive reasoning start with, according to Hobbes?
What does deductive reasoning start with, according to Hobbes?
Established principles or theories
What is materialism as defined in Hobbes' philosophy?
What is materialism as defined in Hobbes' philosophy?
Everything created by physical matter
Which ancient Greek mathematician influenced Hobbes to embrace deductive reasoning at age 40?
Which ancient Greek mathematician influenced Hobbes to embrace deductive reasoning at age 40?
Euclid
Why did Hobbes flee to Paris in 1642?
Why did Hobbes flee to Paris in 1642?
Fearing persecution for Royalist views
How did Hobbes explain cases of demonic possession?
How did Hobbes explain cases of demonic possession?
As madness or epilepsy
Which judge was influenced by Hobbes' materialist approach to witchcraft cases?
Which judge was influenced by Hobbes' materialist approach to witchcraft cases?
John Holt
What did Hobbes believe about all men in his political philosophy?
What did Hobbes believe about all men in his political philosophy?
All men are born flawed
What is a key weakness of deductive reasoning?
What is a key weakness of deductive reasoning?
It depends on truth of starting premises
What work did Hobbes publish in 1655?
What work did Hobbes publish in 1655?
De Corpore