The Role of the Fool in Hobbes' Leviathan

Abstract: This 6 page paper provides an overview of Hobbes' use of the fool in his work Leviathan. This paper defines some of Hobbes' central beliefs as they are refuted by the fool and suggests that the fool gives Hobbes the basis for his argument that wise men would support his views while the ignorant would support the views of the fool. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

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Catagory: Philosophy Of Religion, God'S Existence & Freewill

Subcatagory: Philosophy

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