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Thomas Hobbes, in his philosophical works, posits that morality is a construct developed to prevent us from descending into a 'state of nature'. According to Hobbes, such a state would be characterized by brutality, nastiness, and brevity. He specifically mentions that there are several reasons why we might fall into such a state.

One such reason is the occurrence of scarcity to the extent that everyone has unmet needs. In such a situation, people might be inclined to disregard moral rules in order to fulfill their needs.

Another reason is the breakdown of governments and the occurrence of wars. In such circumstances, there is no incentive for individuals to observe moral rules, leading to a disregard for such rules.

Hobbes' views contrast with those of Rousseau, who suggests that the state of nature can occur due to an almost infinite number of reasons, which would make us akin to 'noble savages'.

Lastly, Hobbes suggests that like tigers, all humans are inherently aggressive beings. This inherent aggression could potentially lead to a breakdown of moral rules and a descent into the state of nature.