Which seventeenth-century English philosopher thought that aggression and self- interest were inborn features of all humans?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) John Locke
C) Thomas Hobbes
D) William Shakespeare
E) William Bentham

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Thomas Hobbes, in his work Leviathan, argued that humans exist in a state of nature where life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short” and where aggression and self-interest are inherent traits. He believed that a strong government was necessary to prevent chaos and protect individuals from each other.

Which Seventeenth-Century English Philosopher Thought That Aggression and Self- Interest