Ethics demonstrated in a geometrical manner /
Spinoza's Ethics is one of the most fascinating and systematic works of European philosophy, but also among the most challenging. Due to both the metaphysical complexities and the unusual structuring of the Ethics, many readers struggle to access and thereby appreciate the significance of Spino...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Peterborough, Ontario ; Tonawanda, New York :
Broadview Press,
[2024].
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| Summary: | Spinoza's Ethics is one of the most fascinating and systematic works of European philosophy, but also among the most challenging. Due to both the metaphysical complexities and the unusual structuring of the Ethics, many readers struggle to access and thereby appreciate the significance of Spinoza's thought. This unique edition offers not only a clear and modernized translation, but also extensive explanatory commentary interspersed throughout the text. This commentary is designed to neither distract from Spinoza's writing nor argue for a contested interpretation. Rather, it provides explanation, elaboration and context to assist readers in understanding the arguments and concepts at play. As the commentary is specifically designed to show how the metaphysical conclusions from Books I and II ground the ethical picture provided in the latter books, it allows readers to understand how Spinoza's work is appropriately understood as a unified whole. This edition offers a broad point of access into an important but frequently misunderstood figure of early modern philosophy. |
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| Item Description: | Translation of: Ethica. |
| Physical Description: | 327 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781554815876 1554815878 |