Question

Which of the following best describes Thomas Hobbes's view of human nature?

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Humans are naturally cruel and must be controlled by an absolute and powerful leader.

Thomas Hobbes (1588 – 1679) described his doctrine of the foundation of states and legitimate authorities in the book Leviathan. Hobbes claimed the need for a strong central authority to avoid the evil human nature and civil war. Hobbes postulates are the base of social contract theory.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is basically a famous quote from Hobbes.

He said, “the natural state mans’s life is solitary,poor,nasty,brutish and short. Hope this helps!!!