How did Hobbes develop his philosophy?
I employed a method akin to geometry, starting with clear definitions of fundamental concepts like 'matter,' 'motion,' 'endeavor,' and 'felicity.' From these definitions, I deduced the necessary consequences through a process of resolution and composition, much like resolving a complex problem into its simpler parts and then reconstructing it. This mechanistic and materialistic approach sought to understand human nature and society rationally.
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