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“Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion.” quote by Thomas Hobbes
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“Fear of things invisible in the natural seed of that which everyone in himself calleth religion.”

Thomas Hobbes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Fear of unseen forces is rooted in the innate human tendency to attribute unknowns to religion.

In simple terms: Fear of the unseen ties to religion.

Key Takeaway

Question irrational fears and seek rational explanations.

Themes

fear religion human nature

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • cultural debates
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear what we cannot see?
  • How does religion address unknowns?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex beliefs.

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