Hobbes
Human lives are a constant struggle for power.
Burke
Rejected enlightened belief of rationality as humans are imperfect. Humans seek security and stability above any notion of liberty.
Oakeshott
People cannot comprehend notions such as liberty.
Rand
Rational and perfectly natural to be self-interested. Humans have a duty to be selfish as it’s a virtue. We must first be selfish in order to be selfless.