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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100192803166

ISBN-139780192803160

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Book TitleSpinoza : a Very Short Introduction

Number of Pages144 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicIndividual Philosophers, History & Surveys / Modern

IllustratorYes

GenrePhilosophy

AuthorRoger Scruton

Book SeriesVery Short Introductions Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight4.9 Oz

Item Length7 in

Item Width4.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2002-725610

Reviews'Review from previous edition 'an interesting and provocative guide''Christian Science Monitor''His exposition is beautifully lucid.'' Expository Times, Review from previous edition: "...an interesting and provocative guide'"--Christian Science Monitor"His exposition is beautifully lucid."--Expository Times, Review from previous edition: "...an interesting and provocative guide'"--Christian Science Monitor "His exposition is beautifully lucid."--Expository Times, Review from previous edition:"...an interesting and provocative guide'"--Christian Science Monitor "His exposition is beautifully lucid."--Expository Times

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal199.492

Table Of ContentPreface1: Life and Character2: Background3: God4: Man5: Freedom6: The Body Politic7: Spinoza's LegacyGlossaryFurther ReadingIndex

SynopsisFather of the Enlightenment and the last guardian of the medieval world, Spinoza made a brilliant attempt to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch and to present a vision of man as simultaneously bound by necessity and eternally free. Ostracized by the Jewish community in Amsterddam to which he was born, Spinoza developed a political philosophy that set out to justify the secular state ruled by a liberal constitution, and a metaphysics that sought to reconcile human freedom with a belief in scientific explanation. Here, Roger Scruton presents a clear and systematic analysis of Spinoza's thought and shows its relevance to today's intellectual preoccupations., Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was at once the father of the Enlightenment and the last sad guardian of the medieval world. In his brilliant synthesis of geometrical method, religious sentiment, and secular science, he attempted to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch, and to present a vision of humanity as simultaneously bound by necessity and eternally free. In this book Roger Scruton presents a clear and systematic analysis ofSpinoza's thought, and shows its relevance to today's intellectual preoccupations. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press containshundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable., Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was at once the father of the Enlightenment and the last sad guardian of the medieval world. In his brilliant synthesis of geometrical method, religious sentiment, and secular science, he attempted to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch, and to present a vision of humanity as simultaneously bound by necessity and eternally free. Roger Scruton presents a clear and systematic analysis of Spinoza'sthought, and shows its relevance to today's intellectual preoccupations., Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was the father of the Enlightenment, a developer of highly influential philosophical theories and the last sad guardian of the medieval world. He attempted to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch, and to present a vision of humanity as being simultaneously bound by necessity and eternally free. Written in a way that is accessible and not overwhelming, Roger Scruton shows the relevance of Spinoza's thought to today's intellectual preoccupations.

LC Classification NumberB3397