The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes believed that society reflected the basic goodness of human nature.

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Thomas Hobbes believed in the concept of the state of nature, where humans lived in a state of constant war and violence. To prevent this, he believed in a social contract where individuals would give up some of their power and freedoms to a strong central government to maintain peace and order. He did not believe that society reflected the basic goodness of human nature.

The English Philosopher Thomas Hobbes Believed That Society Reflected the Basic