# Why We Hate Thomas Hobbes

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Podcast: [Radio Rothbard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-rothbard-1133651)
Published: 2025-12-19T10:32:36+00:00
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## Resource

Ryan and Josh Mawhorter talk about how Thomas Hobbes, even nearly 400 years later, remains a popular spokesman for almost limitless state power. In fact, by Hobbes's logic, the world should by ruled by a single global dictatorship.  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug   PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

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