How did John Locke's beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A. Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish.

B. Locke believed that people are naturally selfish, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally reasonable.

C. Locke believed that people need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people do not need one.

D. Locke believed that people do not need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people need one.

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Jonathon Schroeder

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29 July, 12:30

How did John Locke's beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A. Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish.

B. Locke believed that people are naturally selfish, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally reasonable.

C. Locke believed that people need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people do not need one.

D. Locke believed that people do not need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people need one.

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Skylar Wiggins · Answer 1

The best option would be that " A. Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish," since Hobbes was far more of a pessimist in general.