an argument that attempts to prove God's existence as the first cause of the universe.

a book by Thomas Hobbes that argues for a strong authority to maintain order in society

the belief that everything, including thoughts and emotions, arises from physical matter

an English philosopher (1588–1679) known for his political philosophy

The philosophy and beliefs of Thomas Hobbes

Religious education

Renaissance and Enlightenment: religion and thought

The state of nature and social contracts

The philosophy and beliefs of Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Analysing 'The Social Contract' by Rousseau

Interaction between religious, philosophical and political belief

In this unit there is a choice. Through a social science lens, pupils consider how psychologists analyse the phenomenon of religion. Or they may study the flowering of philosophy at the time of the Enlightenment through a depth study of Hobbes and Rousseau and their ideas of religion and society.

Psychology of religion or Religion and political philosophy

an argument that attempts to prove God's existence as the first cause 

a book by Thomas Hobbes that argues for the need for strong authority

the belief that everything arises from physical matter

Match the keywords to the correct definitions.

Which of the following is true of Hobbes? 

What do we call academics and thinkers who study ultimate questions about existence, knowledge, ethics and reality, using logic to explore these topics?

As a political philosopher, what question was Hobbes interested in? 

that there must be a cause of the universe but it’s not God

that there must be a cause of the universe and that cause is God

What argument did Hobbes’ cosmological argument outline?

the area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects

the study of the nature of life, truth and knowledge

the study of religious beliefs and practices

Which philosopher is considered to be the father of western philosophy?

Which philosopher came up with the analogy of the cave?

Aristotle said you need to appeal to three things when making an argument. Match these to the correct meanings.

Which philosopher came up with the term ‘blik’?

The philosophy and beliefs of Thomas Hobbes

Lesson outcome