The 17^th century philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, argued that the naturally perverse and destructive nature of human beings led to

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Hobbes believed that humans, in their natural state, are driven by self-interest and a desire for power, leading to a "war of all against all." To escape this brutal state of nature, people enter into a social contract, agreeing to surrender some freedoms to a central authority (the Leviathan) in exchange for order and protection, thus establishing a civil society. This is the essence of Hobbes's argument in his work "Leviathan." The other options are unrelated to Hobbes's theories.

The 17th Century Philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, Argued That the Naturally

The 17^th Century Philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, Argued That the Naturally