 Cavendish's political views are similar to English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes.In his 1651 book, "Leviathan", Hobbes famously upholds the notion that a monarchical government is a necessary force in preventing societal instability and "ruin", As a notable contemporary of Cavendish, Hobbes' influence on her political philosophy is apparent.In "The Blazing World", Cavendish even directly mentions his name while cataloguing famous writers