Elements of Philosophy
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Elements of Philosophy is a major 17th-century philosophical work by Thomas Hobbes that systematically presents his views on logic, physics, human nature, and politics.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Elements of Philosophy Context triple: [De Corpore, partOf, Elements of Philosophy]
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A.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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Philosophy (3 vols.)
Philosophy (3 vols.) is Karl Jaspers’ major three-volume work that systematically presents his existential and metaphysical philosophy.
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An Introduction to Philosophy
An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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Dictionary of Philosophy
Dictionary of Philosophy is a comprehensive reference work by philosopher Mario Bunge that systematically presents and clarifies key concepts, theories, and terms in philosophy, especially from a scientific and analytic perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Elements of Philosophy Target entity description: Elements of Philosophy is a major 17th-century philosophical work by Thomas Hobbes that systematically presents his views on logic, physics, human nature, and politics.
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A.
Excursion into Philosophy
Excursion into Philosophy is a 1959 oil painting by American realist artist Edward Hopper that depicts a contemplative, solitary figure in a sparsely furnished interior, evoking themes of isolation and introspection.
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B.
Philosophy (3 vols.)
Philosophy (3 vols.) is Karl Jaspers’ major three-volume work that systematically presents his existential and metaphysical philosophy.
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C.
An Introduction to Philosophy
An Introduction to Philosophy is a foundational philosophical text by Jacques Maritain that presents a clear, accessible overview of key philosophical questions and traditions from a Thomistic perspective.
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D.
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie
Lehrbuch zur Einleitung in die Philosophie is a foundational philosophical textbook by Johann Friedrich Herbart that systematically introduces his realist and pedagogically oriented approach to philosophy.
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E.
Dictionary of Philosophy
Dictionary of Philosophy is a comprehensive reference work by philosopher Mario Bunge that systematically presents and clarifies key concepts, theories, and terms in philosophy, especially from a scientific and analytic perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo | provide a unified scientific system of philosophy ⓘ |
| approach |
deductive
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systematic ⓘ |
| author | Thomas Hobbes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| componentOf | Hobbes’s philosophical system ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | England ⓘ |
| covers |
nature of bodies
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nature of human cognition ⓘ passions and motivation ⓘ structure of civil society ⓘ |
| genre | philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPart |
De Cive
NERFINISHED
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De Corpore NERFINISHED ⓘ De Homine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalContext | English Civil War era ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Age of Reason NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
early modern political philosophy
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social contract theory ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Aristotle
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Euclidean geometry NERFINISHED ⓘ Galileo Galilei NERFINISHED ⓘ mechanical philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
foundation of political authority
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systematic account of reality and human behavior ⓘ |
| notableFor |
attempt to derive politics from a general science of nature
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integration of logic, physics, and ethics into one system ⓘ |
| philosophicalConcept |
laws of nature
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mechanical explanation of motion ⓘ sovereignty ⓘ state of nature ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool |
materialism
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mechanistic philosophy ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | early modern philosophy ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
De Cive
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De Corpore NERFINISHED ⓘ De Homine NERFINISHED ⓘ Leviathan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subject |
human nature
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logic ⓘ physics ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
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