The philosopher Thomas Hobbes says that people are naturally
A) greedy, selfish, violent, self-destructive, and desperate.
B) compassionate, generous, and considerate.
C) eager to believe in a religious doctrine.
D) lazy and unambitious.

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Thomas Hobbes, in his work "Leviathan," describes the state of nature as a war of all against all, where human beings are naturally in a condition of perpetual fear and in competition with each other for resources. He characterizes people as naturally selfish, greedy, and violent, which necessitates the establishment of a strong central authority to maintain peace and order.

The Philosopher Thomas Hobbes Says That People Are Naturally