Hobbs’ insight into the idolatry in Reviathan - Part 4, focusing on the analysis and evaluation of ‘Kingdom of Darkness’

“The Kingdom of Darkness” in Part 4 of Leviathan has a figurative and symbolic character in the case of the previous Part 1(human), Part 2(state), and Part 3(Christian state). Therefore, the reason why Part 4 does not have continuity with previous discussions is that Hobbs is fundamentally changing the development process of Leviathan. However, the change has its own meaning. What it means is that the content is also composed of metaphorical content, as can be seen from the metaphorical title of “Kingdom of Darkness.” When our expectations are wrong, the most questionable thing is about “idol worship” and “Christian tradition.” Understanding Hobbs’ intentions is of paramount importance to understand these concepts and Chapter 4, which are composed of metaphorical content. In particular, the prerequisite for understanding this is Hobbes’ understanding of what philosophy is. Therefore, the purpose of this sentence is not to simply limit Chapter 4 to a logical and predictable extent and to understand and interpret Hobbes’ hidden intentions with the overall flow of Leviathan in mind.