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Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)

by Roger Scruton (Author)

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; Rev. ed. edition (30 May 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0192803166
ISBN-13: 978-0192803160
Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 1.2 cm

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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 of Spinoza's thought, and shows its relevance to today's intellectual preoccupations.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Spinoxa conceptual overview (lite), 29 Jan 2003

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The Jewish scholar Baruch (Benedict) de Spinoza (1632-77) lived in the Netherlands at a time when science, politics, religion, and philosophy were all in ferment. One of the last great philosophical 'system builders', he eagerly entered the fray, corresponding with and influencing the top minds of his day. A philosophical scholar whose manual trade was lens grinding, and whose chief passion was extending and completing the philosophical system of Descartes, he survived some real physical dangers, mostly caused by his rather heretical and revolutionary writings. His thought continues to influence modern scientists, as diverse as Albert Einstein (who famously believed in "Spinoza's God") and Sir Harry Kroto, a current British Nobel Laureate in chemistry. Spinoza is still studied by professional philosophers and historians.

The moral philosopher Roger Scruton covers his life and works in this short but positive work. His readable style is erudite and concise, and allusive without being elusive. As ever with this type of work, the author's main problem is the tight confines of the space allowed to the subject matter in a concise introduction. Moral - don't forget to read the Spinoza too! The chapters are: Life and character; Background; God; Man; Freedom; The body politic; and Spinoza's legacy. There is a glossary, further reading, and index. Not covered is Spinoza's influence on theology and Old Testament studies as set out in his important 'Theologico-Political Treatise', especially his remarks on prophecy, and the then avant-garde chapter on the authorship of the Pentateuch and other historical books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful guide for students, 30 Jan 2002

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This is a useful short book for philosophy students or those interested in Spinoza'a philosophy. Although the book lacks Scruton's own criticism of Spinoza's Ethics, he presents the concepts in a fresh and lively way.

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