Atheism Quote by Thomas Hobbes
“Immortality is a belief grounded upon other men's sayings, that they knew it supernaturally; or that they knew those who knew them that knew others that knew it supernaturally.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leviathan, 1651
Immortality is claimed based on others’ assertions of supernatural knowledge, not personal evidence.
In simple terms: Immortality rests on others’ supernatural claims.
Key Takeaway
Question such claims critically.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
mortality
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- academic debate
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Epistemology
metaphysics
authority
belief
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports claims of immortality?
- How do cultural narratives shape belief in the supernatural?
A Different Perspective
Such beliefs may lack empirical support and can be misused.
