Question

How did the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and john Locke differ ?

Answer 1

To Hobbes, the government can do anything it wants. The people give up their rights to an absolute ruler. The major difference, then, is that Locke envisions a very limited government while Hobbes believes in the need for an absolute monarchy.

Answer 2

In other words, Hobbes supported absolute monarchy, while Locke supported popular sovereignty.