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The Life and Ideas of Thomas Hobbes

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Thomas Hobbes believed that humans were naturally

selfless and peaceful

selfish and quick to fight (correct)

cooperative and kind

indifferent and apathetic

Where did Thomas Hobbes live during the English Civil Wars?

London

New York

Paris (correct)

Rome

What did Thomas Hobbes write about?

Art and literature

Politics and religion (correct)

Mathematics and science

Sports and entertainment

According to Thomas Hobbes, what was life like in a state of nature?

Chaotic and violent Signup and view all the answers

Why did Thomas Hobbes believe that government was necessary?

To maintain social order Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes was a tutor to a very wealthy family in order to

Meet important thinkers Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes believed that before there were governments, people lived in a state of nature where

Everyone had a right to everything Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes wrote about various topics, including

Politics, religion, and history Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Hobbes, humans are naturally

Selfish and quick to fight Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes lived in Paris during the

English Civil Wars Signup and view all the answers