Thomas Hobbes, born April 5, 1588, was a philosopher who is considered one of the founding fathers of political philosophy. He wrote the book Leviathan, which is regarded as a masterpiece by many historians. Many political questions and topics are the point of interest when it comes to discussing Hobbes’ views. These topics include the idea that the best form of government is a representative democracy, a good way to make laws is for all the people to directly vote on them, religion should be a part of the government, and even the proposition that the government should have the authority to confiscate a person’s property for the public good. Many of these Hobbes would be in favor of. He believed that people should give up their freedom to one