Thomas Hobbes thought that a social contract was necessary because _____.
A) People need strong rulers_____.
B) Justice will always bring it about_____.
C) People are naturally social creatures_____.
D) People in their natural state will not do well on their own_____.

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Thomas Hobbes believed that in the natural state, humans are driven by self-interest and would live in a "state of nature" characterized by chaos and violence. Therefore, a social contract is necessary to ensure order and protection.

Thomas Hobbes Thought That a Social Contract Was Necessary Because