Answer:
Thomas Hobbes believed that an absolute government was best to lead a nation. John Locke, on the other hand, thought that a limited government was best.
Explanation:
Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were violent, selfish, brutish, aggressive competitors, and they were always in the constant pursuit of power and glory. Therefore, a "social contract" was necessary in order to establish a civil society, receive protection, avoid conflicts, maintain peace and live better. Through the contract, all individuals in society would cede their natural rights to an absolute government, even meaning that they had to accept abuses of power.
John Locke held a different view on human nature and the government. Locke believed that human nature was characterized for their ability to reason and be tolerant, although they also tended to be selfish. He also claimed that men are naturally free and equal, but with the purpose to interact in a healthy society, it was necessary that they transferred some of their rights to a government. However, such government had to be elected by the people and changed by the people whenever they decided to, and it had to ensure people's stability, conflicts resolutions, and people's right to life, freedom, and property.
