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olga55 [171]
3 years ago
11

Blank supported the enlightenment idea that people are naturally selfish

History
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photoshop1234 [79]3 years ago
6 0

Thomas Hobbes, author of  "Leviathan" supported the enlightenment idea that people are naturally selfish. He said that human beings are very selfish and willing to hurt others for gain.

steposvetlana [31]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Thomas Hobbes.

Explanation:

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