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What was Thomas Hobbes' view on the divine right of kings?

  • Strongly opposed

  • Supported

  • Indifferent

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Hobbes supported the divine right of kings, arguing that a monarch's authority is derived from God. This view was a key component of his social contract theory, as he believed that a strong central authority was necessary to prevent society from descending into chaos.
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