Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury Society
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Thomas Hobbes, born in Malmesbury, was a polymath – a philosopher, poet, classicist, mathematician and scientist. He is England’s most important philosopher and a founder of modern political philosophy.
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Yes indeed. This is what we did in the spring this year. Watch this space for next year plans.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Yes indeed. This is what we did in the spring this year. Watch this space for next year plans.
www.thomashobbesofmalmesbury.org/recent-events
www.thomashobbesofmalmesbury.org/recent-events
Seems unlikely as he was born the year after she died…
June 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Seems unlikely as he was born the year after she died…
John Aubrey and Sir James Long both wrote of a longstanding grudges in Malmesbury based on accusations of witchcraft and leading to instances of witch persecutions in the mid 1600s.
It is likely that this atmosphere would have existed in the time when Thomas Hobbes was growing up in the town
It is likely that this atmosphere would have existed in the time when Thomas Hobbes was growing up in the town
June 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
John Aubrey and Sir James Long both wrote of a longstanding grudges in Malmesbury based on accusations of witchcraft and leading to instances of witch persecutions in the mid 1600s.
It is likely that this atmosphere would have existed in the time when Thomas Hobbes was growing up in the town
It is likely that this atmosphere would have existed in the time when Thomas Hobbes was growing up in the town
We would love to be added please..!
June 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We would love to be added please..!
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Aldhelm and his Legacy 675- 2025 - a talk by Tony McAleavy
Come and see Tony McAleavy give a talk about the history of St Aldhlem! Tickets are free but donations for the Roof fund are very welcome
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May 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Thomas Hobbes's childhood in Malmesbury was characterised by several instances of violence and dispute between the Manor and the Borough.
This would have helped to form his ideas that problems of conflict arise if the source of authority is ambiguous.
#politics #philosophy
This would have helped to form his ideas that problems of conflict arise if the source of authority is ambiguous.
#politics #philosophy
May 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Thomas Hobbes's childhood in Malmesbury was characterised by several instances of violence and dispute between the Manor and the Borough.
This would have helped to form his ideas that problems of conflict arise if the source of authority is ambiguous.
#politics #philosophy
This would have helped to form his ideas that problems of conflict arise if the source of authority is ambiguous.
#politics #philosophy
Meanwhile, the Borough was led by the Alderman and Burgesses, with authority handed down from the time of King Athelstan.
During the childhood of Thomas Hobbes, his Great Uncle, Edmund Hobbes, was a leading member of the Burgess group.
During the childhood of Thomas Hobbes, his Great Uncle, Edmund Hobbes, was a leading member of the Burgess group.
May 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Meanwhile, the Borough was led by the Alderman and Burgesses, with authority handed down from the time of King Athelstan.
During the childhood of Thomas Hobbes, his Great Uncle, Edmund Hobbes, was a leading member of the Burgess group.
During the childhood of Thomas Hobbes, his Great Uncle, Edmund Hobbes, was a leading member of the Burgess group.
Young Thomas would have been aware of these anarchic incidents among the upper classes around the town where he was growing up. In later life he would reflect on why wealthy people were subject to discontent and prone to acts of rebellion and violence.
#History #Philosophy #skystorians #philsky
#History #Philosophy #skystorians #philsky
April 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Young Thomas would have been aware of these anarchic incidents among the upper classes around the town where he was growing up. In later life he would reflect on why wealthy people were subject to discontent and prone to acts of rebellion and violence.
#History #Philosophy #skystorians #philsky
#History #Philosophy #skystorians #philsky
.. And Henry Knyvett was on very bad terms with another neighbour, Henry Poole of Kemble.
The most spectacular vendetta in the Malmesbury area was between the Long family of Draycot House and the Danvers family of Dauntsey Park, which culminated in the murder of Henry Long.
The most spectacular vendetta in the Malmesbury area was between the Long family of Draycot House and the Danvers family of Dauntsey Park, which culminated in the murder of Henry Long.
April 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
.. And Henry Knyvett was on very bad terms with another neighbour, Henry Poole of Kemble.
The most spectacular vendetta in the Malmesbury area was between the Long family of Draycot House and the Danvers family of Dauntsey Park, which culminated in the murder of Henry Long.
The most spectacular vendetta in the Malmesbury area was between the Long family of Draycot House and the Danvers family of Dauntsey Park, which culminated in the murder of Henry Long.
Feuding between local gentry families.
Henry Knyvett of Charlton Park and Richard Moody of Garsdon Manor were engaged in a feud for decades. Knyvett was nearly killed by Moody in a duel.
Meanwhile, the Moodys were in a long running dispute with the Ivys of Hullavington...
Henry Knyvett of Charlton Park and Richard Moody of Garsdon Manor were engaged in a feud for decades. Knyvett was nearly killed by Moody in a duel.
Meanwhile, the Moodys were in a long running dispute with the Ivys of Hullavington...
April 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Feuding between local gentry families.
Henry Knyvett of Charlton Park and Richard Moody of Garsdon Manor were engaged in a feud for decades. Knyvett was nearly killed by Moody in a duel.
Meanwhile, the Moodys were in a long running dispute with the Ivys of Hullavington...
Henry Knyvett of Charlton Park and Richard Moody of Garsdon Manor were engaged in a feud for decades. Knyvett was nearly killed by Moody in a duel.
Meanwhile, the Moodys were in a long running dispute with the Ivys of Hullavington...