Question

John Locke thought people were neither good nor bad naturally. How did Hobbes’s views differ from Locke’s?

Hobbes thought people were naturally violent.
Hobbes thought people were naturally kind.
Hobbes thought people were naturally peaceful.
Hobbes thought people were naturally evil.

Answer 1

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Hobbes's views differed from Locke's in that Hobbes believed that people were naturally violent, not good or bad. Hobbes argued that humans have a natural inclination towards self-interest and self-preservation, and this leads to a constant state of war and conflict. In contrast, Locke believed that people were blank slates at birth and could be molded by their experiences and environment. Locke argued that humans were naturally capable of reason and moral judgment, and that it was society and education that influenced their behavior.

Answer 2

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Hobbes's views differed from Locke's in that Hobbes believed people were naturally violent. Hobbes argued that human beings are driven by their self-interests and are in a constant state of competition and conflict. According to Hobbes, without a strong central authority to maintain order, human society would descend into chaos. On the other hand, Locke disagreed with Hobbes and believed that people were neither inherently good nor bad. Locke argued that individuals were born with a blank slate, meaning their character and moral values were shaped by their experiences and environment. Unlike Hobbes, Locke believed that humans had the capacity to make moral choices and form social contracts to live in peace and cooperation.