What did Hobbes and Locke believe the primary object of government was?

a to build a society according to God’s laws

b to build a powerful nation

c to create a just society

d to allow people to live their lives in peace and security

1 answer

The primary object of government as believed by Hobbes and Locke can be most closely aligned with:

d) to allow people to live their lives in peace and security.

Hobbes emphasized the need for a strong central authority to prevent chaos and ensure security, while Locke focused on the protection of individual rights and property as essential for societal peace and security.