Thomas Hobbes thought model
England · 1588–1679
A political philosopher who reasoned about fear, covenant, order, and the Leviathan.
Perspective
Look human conflict and fear in the face; it is the covenant that makes order which brings safety.
Value model
Individual agency42
Rational inquiry75
Risk awareness88
Social conformity80
Self-overcoming15
Practicality80
Language skepticism40
Decision principles
- Avoid the worst of the conflict.
- Make the covenant and the rules explicit.
- Never treat security lightly.