Theological theory in English political and legal thought of the XVIII century

Introduction: article is devoted to the study of the content and place of theological theory in the English political and legal thought of the 18th century. The evolution of theological views on the nature of royal power in the 18th century is studied in stages in an inextricable relationship with natural changes in the ideological climate of English society. Materials and methods: the study is based on theoretical developments by English authors on the nature of royalty, as well as works of art and poetry published during the period under study. The methodological basis of the study was a complex of general scientific (analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, systemic, functional, etc.) and specific scientific (comparative legal, formal legal, axiological, etc.) methods of cognition. The result of the study allowed to shift the perspective of the study of political and legal doctrines of the 18th century, which are a kind of litmus test of the changes taking place in English society during the period under study. Findings and conclusions: the studied ideological characteristics of English society made it possible to present the content of the theological theory in a new way, which manifested itself in a society that has evolved beyond the limits of the religious perception of the world.