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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.6
What does Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan suggest about his view on human nature?
Human beings are naturally self-interested, requiring a strong sovereign to maintain order.
People are inherently benevolent, promoting peace and harmony without any need for governance.
Human society should be organized according to religious principles only.
Humans can achieve their best potential under anarchy or absence of government control.
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