Hobbes believed that in the state of nature, man was
A)primitive but governed by reason.
B)greedy and warlike.
C)naturally empathetic.
D)communistic.
E)free from original sin.

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Hobbes believed that in the state of nature, man was driven by self-interest, which led to competition, violence, and war. Therefore, greed and warlikeness were the characteristics of man in the state of nature according to Hobbes.

Hobbes Believed That in the State of Nature, Man Was