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

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Hobbes believed that without a central authority, humans would exist in a state of nature where there would be constant fear and violence. Therefore, a social agreement, known as the social contract, is necessary to give power to a central authority to maintain order and prevent chaos. This idea is reflected in his famous work, "Leviathan".

The 17th Century Philosopher,Thomas Hobbes,argued That the Naturally Perverse and Destructive