Hobbism

[hɔbizәm]

Definition

(n.) The philosophical system of Thomas Hobbes, an English materialist (1588-1679); esp., his political theory that the most perfect form of civil government is an absolute monarchy with despotic control over everything relating to law, morals, and religion.

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Definition

n. the doctrine of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) that morality is an institution of society.—n. Hobb′ist a follower of Hobbes.

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