Which philosopher believed that the purpose of societal rules and regulations was to protect humans from their own aggressive impulses?

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Thomas Hobbes believed that the natural state of mankind is a state of war of all against all, where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." He argued that societal rules and regulations are necessary to protect humans from their own aggressive impulses, leading to the formation of a social contract and the establishment of a sovereign authority to maintain peace and order.

Which Philosopher Believed That the Purpose of Societal Rules and Regulations