Question

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the purpose of government control over citizens?

to provide safety and security
to erase natural human tendencies
to create a balanced society
to change the corrupt nature of humans.

Answer 1

to provide safety and security

Hobbes argued that people surrender some freedoms to a sovereign through a social contract so the government can prevent the chaos and violence of the state of nature and ensure peace and security. The other options mischaracterize his view.