Oxford University Press - Hobbes's Philosophy of Religion

Explore a fresh scholarly perspective on Thomas Hobbes through this specialized study from Oxford University Press. This work offers a new interpretation of how Hobbes approached religious speech and practice, focusing on the specific role of religious language in his thought. Rather than viewing religious language as a tool to describe facts or state truths, this text explains Hobbes's view that such discourse serves to express attitudes of honor, reverence, and humility. By examining his theory of language, readers can better understand his approach to the incomprehensible cause of nature. This book provides a deep look into how Hobbes treats the traditional discourses of theism, natural religion, and revealed religion. It is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the intersection of political philosophy, linguistics, and religious studies.