Question

which statement best characterizes the ideas of thomas hobbes?
people are naturally reasonable.
people are naturally selfish and violent.
governments create unequal societies.
government should be separate from religion.

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes' view on human nature was that in a state of nature (without government), people are naturally selfish, competitive, and violent, leading to a "war of all against all." The other options don't align: he didn't see people as naturally reasonable, his focus wasn't on governments creating unequal societies, and the separation of government and religion isn't a key Hobbesian idea.

Answer:

B. People are naturally selfish and violent.