hobbesian

[US]/'hɔbziən/
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Translation

adj. relating to the (British political philosopher) Hobbes or Hobbesian philosophy.
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a hobbesian view of human nature

living in a hobbesian state of nature

a hobbesian approach to politics

a hobbesian interpretation of power dynamics

a hobbesian philosophy of self-preservation

a hobbesian perspective on conflict resolution

a hobbesian society characterized by competition and distrust

a hobbesian world where life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short

a hobbesian environment where individuals must constantly defend themselves

a hobbesian outlook that emphasizes the importance of authority and order

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