What was Thomas Hobbes' perspective on human nature?
Inherently good
Neutral
Inherently evil
Undefined
Answer
Thomas Hobbes believed that humans are inherently selfish and evil. He argued that in a state of nature, humans would be in a constant state of war with each other, driven by competition, fear, and desire for glory. This belief formed the basis of his social contract theory, where people surrender some of their freedoms to a sovereign authority in exchange for peace and security.
The Enlightened Mind: Unraveling the Philosophies of Thomas Hobbes
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