Hobbism

Hobbism [hob-iz-uh m] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. the doctrines of, or those attributed to, Hobbes, especially the doctrine of absolute submission to a royal sovereign in order to avoid the anarchic disorder resulting from the uncontrolled competition of individual interests.

Origin of Hobbism First recorded in 1675–85; Hobb(es) + -ism Related formsHob·bist, nounHob·bis·ti·cal, adjective Examples from the Web for hobbism Historical Examples of hobbism

Hobbism turned inside out,—rendered licentious and anarchical instead of constructive.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7

Various

Charles himself was divided between superstition and Hobbism.

History of the English People, Volume VI (of 8)

John Richard Green

Hobbism soon became an almost essential part of the character of the fine gentleman.

The History of England from the Accession of James II.

Thomas Babington Macaulay

British Dictionary definitions for hobbism Hobbism noun

1. the mechanistic political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes, which stresses the necessity for a powerful sovereign to control human beings

Derived FormsHobbist, noun