What are Thomas Hobbes's views on the origins of morality?

I've always found many enlightenment philosophers to be difficult case studies on account of an inordinate amount of cognitive dissonance on the part of thinkers of that era. For Hobbes, the basis of morality was self interest. read more

I've always found many enlightenment philosophers to be difficult case studies on account of an inordinate amount of cognitive dissonance on the part of thinkers of that era. read more

Thomas Hobbes: Moral and Political Philosophy. The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) is best known for his political thought, and deservedly so. His vision of the world is strikingly original and still relevant to contemporary politics. read more