Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

b. A country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed.

He stated “No arts; no letters; no society; and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death; and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.”

I'm pretty sure the answer is b, because throughout his life, Hobbes believed that the only true and correct form of government was the absolute monarchy. hope i helped <3

it was the first amendment