Question

which statement best characterizes the ideas of thomas hobbes?
people are naturally selfish and violent.
people are naturally reasonable.
government should be separate from religion.
governments create unequal societies.

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes' view of human nature in the state of nature was that people are naturally selfish, competitive, and violent, leading to a "war of all against all" without a strong government. The option "People are naturally reasonable" is more associated with thinkers like John Locke. The idea of separation of government and religion is not a core Hobbesian idea, and he didn't focus on governments creating unequal societies in that way. So the statement "People are naturally selfish and violent" best captures his view on human nature.

Answer:

A. People are naturally selfish and violent.