The paper focuses on the linguistic aspect of demonology in «Leviathan» by Thomas Hobbes. Firstly, demonology is considered as a danger to political stability in «Leviathan». Secondly, the main points of the philosophy of language and the place of metaphor in Hobbes’ political philosophy are presented. Thirdly, through Hobbes’ understanding of metaphor, ways of neutralizing demonological prejudice in «Leviathan» and the sovereign’s monopoly right to use metaphors are discussed.
Дата публикации:
2024-10-10
Серия:
Том (volume):
21
Выпуск (issue):
4
Страницы:
74-86
Идентификатор:
oai:oai.sibphil.elpub.ru:article/651
https://sibphil.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/651
10.25295/2541-7517-2023-21-4-74-86
Лицензия:
Источник: