Question

Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes? Democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. A country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. People have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. A country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

Answer 1

b. A country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed.

He stated “No arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death; and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure the answer is b, because throughout his life, Hobbes believed that the only true and correct form of government was the absolute monarchy. hope i helped <3