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by A.P. Martinich (Author) "Since few philosophers today think that Hobbes was an atheist, proving that he was a theist is not a pressing matter ..." (more)

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; New Ed edition (20 Feb 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0521531233
ISBN-13: 978-0521531238
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 3 cm
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As well as being considered the greatest English political philosopher, Hobbes has traditionally been thought of as a purely secular thinker, highly critical of all religion. In this provocative new study, Professor Martinich argues that conventional wisdom has been misled. In fact, he shows that religious concerns pervade Leviathan and that Hobbes was really intent on providing a rational defense of the Calvinistic Church of England that flourished under the reign of James I. Professor Martinich presents a close reading of Leviathan in which he shows that, for Hobbes, Christian doctrine is not politically destabilizing and is consistent with modern science.

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In this provocative new study, Professor Martinich shows that religious concerns pervade Leviathan and indicates how, for Hobbes, Christian doctrine is not politically destabilising and is consistent with modern science.

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Since few philosophers today think that Hobbes was an atheist, proving that he was a theist is not a pressing matter. Read the first page

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