How did the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke differ?

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A. Hobbes believed in the social contract, while Locke believed in the

divine right of kings.

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B. Hobbes supported absolute monarchy, while Locke supported

popular sovereignty.

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C. Hobbes believed in the separation of church and state, while

Locke believed in the separation of powers.

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D. Hobbes argued that people were inherently good, while Locke

argued that people were inherently evil.

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How did the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke differ?

O

A. Hobbes believed in the social contract, while Locke believed in the

divine right of kings.

O

B. Hobbes supported absolute monarchy, while Locke supported

popular sovereignty.

O

C. Hobbes believed in the separation of church and state, while

Locke believed in the separation of powers.

O

D. Hobbes argued that people were inherently good, while Locke

argued that people were inherently evil.

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Pierce Stokes · Answer 1

Answer: B is correct

Explanation: "popular sovereignty" does not mean Communism or some sort of dictatorship of proletariat or socialist dictatorship. According to Locke, people are inherently good and rational which means they are able to limit their individual freedom in favour of common good, social and political institutions (in does not exclude monarchy or any other form of government).