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Spinoza's Political And Ethical Philosophy

Spinoza's Political And Ethical Philosophy

Duff, Robert A.

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ISBN10: 1162934786
ISBN13: 9781162934785
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.54
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Spinoza's Political and Ethical Philosophy is a book written by Robert A. Duff that explores the political and ethical philosophy of the 17th-century Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Spinoza's ideas on politics, ethics, and human nature, and how they relate to each other. Duff begins by examining Spinoza's metaphysical and epistemological views, which form the foundation of his political and ethical philosophy. He then goes on to explore Spinoza's concept of God, which is central to his ethical and political thought. Duff argues that Spinoza's God is not a personal deity but rather a natural force that governs the universe. The book also delves into Spinoza's ideas on human nature, freedom, and determinism. Duff explains how Spinoza's deterministic worldview informs his political philosophy, which emphasizes the need for a strong state to maintain order and protect individual freedoms. Throughout the book, Duff provides detailed analyses of Spinoza's major works, including the Ethics, the Theological-Political Treatise, and the Political Treatise. He also considers the influence of Spinoza's ideas on later philosophers, such as Nietzsche, Marx, and Deleuze. Overall, Spinoza's Political and Ethical Philosophy is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the thought of one of the most important philosophers in Western history. It will be of interest to students and scholars of philosophy, political theory, and intellectual history.A Critical And Historical Account Of The Sources Of Spinoza's Thought And Its Influence Upon Late Thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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