How Did Thomas Hobbes Contribute To Society

What would the world be like without contacts and glasses? Without the lenses that make binoculars, scopes, lasers, and magnifying glasses, would the world still be progressing at the same astonishing rate? Thomas Hobbes influenced the fields of his study, as well as the culture that he found himself in; so much so that there are still vestiges of his ideas that are seen in modern-day philosophy, government, religion, and science. Thomas Hobbes inevitably shaped the very way the world is seen today.
HOBBES’ LIFE
Early Life. According to Tom Sorrell, in his biography “Hobbes, Thomas (1588- 1679)”, Thomas Hobbes was born April 5 1588 in Westport Wiltshire. He was born to a father who was notoriously ill-tempered which would get him in trouble
He also made connections in Paris when he became acquainted with the circle of scientists, theologians, and philosophers presided over by the theologian Marin Mersenne. Hobbes also had connections with those who met at Great Tew and members of the Virginia Company (2-3). Because of the contributions Thomas Hobbes made to politics in parliament and other areas he was eventually exiled to Paris. Although his contributions were welcomed by some they were most obviously not welcomed by others. Shortly after 1640 Hobbes completed his work “The Elements of Law” and then fled to Paris where he reunited himself with Mersenne’s group. Six years later, in 1646, Charles II, a young prince of wales seeking refuge in Paris, asked Hobbes to teach him in the principles of mathematics to which Hobbes accepted. While in Paris, Hobbes worked on his political philosophy and sciences (4). Around 1651, Hobbes feared for his life due to the French authorities making accusations that Hobbes executed an attack on the papacy. Although unproven, Hobbes felt it necessary to return to England where he lived out the rest of his life continuing his contributions to politics, religion, and science until he died on December 4th 1679