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How does Hobbes's view of government differ from John Locke's?

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Hobbes believed that all humans were naturally selfish and wicked. Hobbes said the ruler needed total power to keep citizens under control. The best government was an absolute monarchy, which could impose order and demand obedience. Locke criticized absolute monarchy and favored the idea of self-government.

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