Question

contrasting hobbes and locke
introduction: match the philosopher with the idea that he supported.
he favored absolute rule.
thomas hobbes
john locke
life is
asty, brutish, and short.\
people are naturally reasonable.
people have
atural rights.\
he opposed absolute rule.
rulers must respect rights.
people are naturally selfish.

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes argued that humans are inherently selfish, life in the state of nature is violent and short, and an absolute ruler is needed to maintain order. John Locke held that people are naturally reasonable, have inherent natural rights, opposed absolute rule, and believed rulers must respect these rights.

Answer:

Thomas Hobbes:

• He favored absolute rule.
• Life is "nasty, brutish, and short."
• People are naturally selfish.

John Locke:

• People are naturally reasonable.
• People have "natural rights."
• He opposed absolute rule.
• Rulers must respect rights.