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Leviathan (Books III and IV)

Leviathan (Books III and IV)

Written by: Thomas Hobbes
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 In Books 3 and 4 of Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes delves deeper into his revolutionary political philosophy, focusing on the concept of a Christian commonwealth. Book 3 opens with a rich exploration of biblical scholarship aimed at affirming the authority of Scripture while challenging modern claims of supernatural revelation that threaten civil law. Hobbes argues that the certainty of divine revelation is elusive, positioning religious authority as subordinate to civil power. Meanwhile, Book 4, titled “Of the Kingdom of Darkness,” critiques the churchs misinterpretation of Scripture, highlighting the problematic blending of pagan elements with Christianity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Leon Mire)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • 024 - Chapter XLVIII A Review and Conclusion

    024 - Chapter XLVIII A Review and Conclusion
    Feb 9 2026
    In Books 3 and 4 of Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes delves deeper into his revolutionary political philosophy, focusing on the concept of a Christian commonwealth. Book 3 opens with a rich exploration of biblical scholarship aimed at affirming the authority of Scripture while challenging modern claims of supernatural revelation that threaten civil law. Hobbes argues that the certainty of divine revelation is elusive, positioning religious authority as subordinate to civil power. Meanwhile, Book 4, titled “Of the Kingdom of Darkness,” critiques the churchs misinterpretation of Scripture, highlighting the problematic blending of pagan elements with Christianity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Leon Mire)
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    23 mins
  • 023 - Chapter XLVII Of the Benefit that Proceedeth from Such Darkness and to Whom it Accrueth

    023 - Chapter XLVII Of the Benefit that Proceedeth from Such Darkness and to Whom it Accrueth
    Feb 9 2026
    In Books 3 and 4 of Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes delves deeper into his revolutionary political philosophy, focusing on the concept of a Christian commonwealth. Book 3 opens with a rich exploration of biblical scholarship aimed at affirming the authority of Scripture while challenging modern claims of supernatural revelation that threaten civil law. Hobbes argues that the certainty of divine revelation is elusive, positioning religious authority as subordinate to civil power. Meanwhile, Book 4, titled “Of the Kingdom of Darkness,” critiques the churchs misinterpretation of Scripture, highlighting the problematic blending of pagan elements with Christianity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Leon Mire)
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    20 mins
  • 022 - Chapter XLVI Of Darkness from Vain Philosophy and Fabulous Traditions

    022 - Chapter XLVI Of Darkness from Vain Philosophy and Fabulous Traditions
    Feb 9 2026
    In Books 3 and 4 of Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes delves deeper into his revolutionary political philosophy, focusing on the concept of a Christian commonwealth. Book 3 opens with a rich exploration of biblical scholarship aimed at affirming the authority of Scripture while challenging modern claims of supernatural revelation that threaten civil law. Hobbes argues that the certainty of divine revelation is elusive, positioning religious authority as subordinate to civil power. Meanwhile, Book 4, titled “Of the Kingdom of Darkness,” critiques the churchs misinterpretation of Scripture, highlighting the problematic blending of pagan elements with Christianity. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Leon Mire)
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    42 mins
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