Spinoza: The Letters

Baruch Spinoza author Samuel Shirley translator Lee Rice editor Steven Barbone editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Published:15th Dec '95

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Spinoza: The Letters cover

Samuel Shirley's splendid new translation, with critical annotation reflecting research of the last half-century, is the only edition of the complete text of Spinoza's correspondence available in English. An historical-philosophical Introduction, detailed annotation, a chronology, and a bibliography are also included.

Especially valuable is the very scholarly Introduction and commentary. Probably no Spinoza scholars are more knowledgeable about the man, his times, and his philosophy; and they provide what I find to be really helpful guidance. --Paul Eisenberg, Indiana University


A truly marvelous accomplishment. . . . Shirley is undoubtedly the most significant translator of Spinoza's writings into English. His translations have the unique ability to integrate accuracy, lucidity, and facility of expression that is unparalleled by other translators of Spinoza. --Douglas Den Uyl, Bellarmine College


An extremely important contribution to Spinoza scholarship. Spinoza's Letters are valuable supplements to his philosophical books. Shirley's translation is accurate and readable; the editors' Introduction is informative and useful. I am very happy to have this item in my Spinoza library. --Seymour Feldman, Department of Philosophy, Rutgers University

ISBN: 9780872202757

Dimensions: 228mm x 152mm x 28mm

Weight: 578g

414 pages