Description
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.
Martinich shows that religious concerns pervade Leviathan and indicates how Christian doctrine is not politically destabilising and is consistent with modern science.
Book Information
ISBN 9780521531238
Author A. P. Martinich
Format Paperback
Page Count 452
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 663g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 29mm
Martinich shows that religious concerns pervade Leviathan and indicates how Christian doctrine is not politically destabilising and is consistent with modern science.
Book Information
ISBN 9780521531238
Author A. P. Martinich
Format Paperback
Page Count 452
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 663g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 29mm
