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Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who is credited with helping to found modern political philosophy. His most famous work, “Leviathan,” argued that people are naturally selfish and that government is necessary to protect them from each other.

Voltaire died of pneumonia on May 30, 1778 at the age of 84.

Sigmund Freud believed that phobias were caused by a repressed fear of an event or object. He believed that the phobia was a way for the person to avoid the fear.

Marcus Aurelius was a Stoic philosopher who also happened to be the last of the Five Good Emperors.

Voltaire’s writings on freedom of religion and freedom of speech were very influential in the development of the United States. He also wrote about the importance of separation of church and state, which was a principle that was adopted by the US.

The University of Rochester was founded in 1850. It is a private research university in Rochester, New York.

Rene Descartes and William James were both philosophers who believed in the power of reason.

Voltaire believed in freedom of speech because he thought that all individuals should be allowed to express their opinions and ideas freely. He also believed that this would lead to more progress and understanding in society.

Karl Popper is an Austrian-British philosopher who is most well known for his philosophy of science.

He is known for his work in political philosophy and his book “The Social Contract.”