Historical Figures · 21st Century
Thomas Hobbes’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Thomas Hobbes, Unknown
Who Was Thomas Hobbes?
Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher and political theorist, best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Thomas Hobbes's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Thomas Hobbes died in 1679. His reported last words were 'I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark,' not the quote provided.
Sources
- biography John Aubrey's Brief Lives
Legacy
Thomas Hobbes's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Thomas Hobbes’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Thomas Hobbes die?
Thomas Hobbes died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Thomas Hobbes’s last words documented?
Thomas Hobbes died in 1679. His reported last words were 'I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark,' not the quote provided.
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