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ISBN13: 9781025978628
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.68
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selections provides a comprehensive introduction to the profound and challenging thought of Benedictus de Spinoza, one of the most significant figures of 17th-century Rationalism. This collection brings together the essential elements of Spinoza's philosophical system, covering his revolutionary ideas on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Central to the work is the exploration of Spinoza's monistic view of the universe, in which he famously identifies God with Nature, asserting that everything that exists is a manifestation of a single, infinite substance.
The text delves into the relationship between the mind and body, the nature of human emotions, and the path toward true freedom through the application of reason. By navigating Spinoza's rigorous logical structure, readers encounter a worldview that seeks to liberate the individual from superstition and the bondage of the passions. Including excerpts that touch upon his political and theological critiques, this volume highlights Spinoza's advocacy for intellectual liberty and the foundations of a secular state. Selections serves as an indispensable resource for understanding a philosopher whose work fundamentally reshaped Western thought and continues to influence modern discussions on morality, reality, and the nature of the divine.
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