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Spinoza

A Very Short Introduction

Roger Scruton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:30th May '02

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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. 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.

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

ISBN: 9780192803160

Dimensions: 178mm x 113mm x 10mm

Weight: 128g

144 pages