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Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction By Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)


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Summary

Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was at once the father of the Enlightenment and the last sad guardian of the medieval world, who attempted to reconcile the conflicting moral and intellectual demands of his epoch. This book presents an analysis of Spinoza's thought, and shows its relevance to the intellectual preoccupations in the modern times.

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction Summary

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)

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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds 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.

Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction Reviews

Review from previous edition 'an interesting and provocative guide' * Christian Science Monitor *
'His exposition is beautifully lucid.' * Expository Times *

About Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)

Roger Scruton was Lecturer in Philosophy 1971-79, Reader 1979-85, and Professor of Aesthetics 1985-92 at Birkbeck College, University of London.

Table of Contents

Preface ; 1. Life and Character ; 2. Background ; 3. God ; 4. Man ; 5. Freedom ; 6. The Body Politic ; 7. Spinoza's Legacy ; Glossary ; Further Reading ; Index

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GOR001968349
9780192803160
0192803166
Spinoza: A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton (former Lecturer in Philosophy, Birckbeck College, University of London)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2002-05-30
144
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