Thomas Hobbes and the Philosophy of Materialism

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Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and concepts from Thomas Hobbes's philosophy as discussed in the lecture notes.

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Materialism

The philosophy that nothing exists but matter and energy.

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Willful Soul

A concept rejected by Hobbes, viewing the soul as meaningless.

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Leviathan

Hobbes's book where he outlines his views on human nature and politics.

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Empiricism

A school of thought about the mind that is influenced by Hobbes's ideas.

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Natural Law

The principles that govern the behavior of human thought and actions, according to Hobbes's philosophy.

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Conscious Thought

According to Hobbes, a product of the brain's physical processes.