The political thought of Thomas Hobbes is regarded as integral to the classical realist tradition because it… (Please select all that apply)

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Hobbes's political thought, as articulated in his work "Leviathan," posits an anarchic state of nature where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short" (A), necessitating the establishment of a sovereign power to enforce order and prevent the return to the state of nature (C). He also argues that in the pursuit of self-preservation, individuals in the state of nature act out of self-interest, which leads to the conclusion that security can only be achieved through such pursuits (D). While Hobbes does describe the state of nature as a place of conflict, he does not specifically characterize it as immoral (B); instead, he views it as a rational response to the conditions of scarcity and fear.

The Political Thought of Thomas Hobbes Is Regarded as Integral