Undermining Obligation to God: Hobbes's Religious Rhetoric and False Forms of Obligation

This paper examines Hobbes's use of religious rhetoric, specifically his definitions of the terms grace, faith, and future words in his explanation of the nature and origins of obligation. Through categorization and analysis of Hobbes's different forms of obligation, paying special attenti...

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Main Author: Higgins, Nicholas (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group [2019]
In: Political theology
Year: 2019, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 224-242
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hobbes, Thomas 1588-1679 / Citizen's duty / Religion / Political order
IxTheo Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
NCD Political ethics
Further subjects:B Hobbes
B Obligation
B Religious Rhetoric
B Religion
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