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Spinoza's Ethics is one of the most significant texts of the early
modern period, important to history, philosophy, Jewish studies and
religious studies. It had a major influence on Enlightenment
thinkers and the development of the modern world. In Ethics,
Spinoza addresses the most fundamental perennial philosophical
questions concerning the nature of God, human beings and a good
life. His startling answers synthesize the longstanding traditions
of ancient Greek and Jewish philosophy with the developments of the
emerging scientific revolution. The resulting philosophical system
casts out the willing, personal God of Abrahamic religions and
takes up the challenge of reconceiving the natural world and human
beings in an entirely secular way. This volume offers a new
translation based on a new critical edition, reflecting the state
of the art in Spinoza scholarship, and also includes an
introduction, chronology and glossary to help make this notoriously
difficult text accessible.
Thirteen original essays by leading scholars explore aspects of
Spinoza's ethical theory and, in doing so, deepen our understanding
of the richly rewarding core of his system. Given its importance to
his philosophical ambitions, it is surprising that his ethics has,
until recently, received relatively little scholarly attention.
Anglophone philosophy has tended to focus on Spinoza's contribution
to metaphysics and epistemology, while philosophy in continental
Europe has tended to show greater interest in his political
philosophy. This tendency is problematic not only because it
overlooks a central part of Spinoza's project, but also because it
threatens to present a distorted picture of his philosophy.
Moreover, Spinoza's ethics, like other branches of his philosophy,
is complex, difficult, and, at times, paradoxical. The essays in
this volume advance our understanding of his ethics and also help
us to appreciate it as the centerpiece of his system. In addition
to resolving interpretive difficulties and advancing longstanding
debates, these essays point the direction for future research.
Spinoza's enduring contribution to the development of ethical
theory, to early modern philosophy, and indeed to early modern
history generally, provide us with good reason to follow the lead
of these essays.
Spinoza was one of the most influential figures of the
Enlightenment, but his often obscure metaphysics makes it difficult
to understand the ultimate message of his philosophy. Although he
regarded freedom as the fundamental goal of his ethics and
politics, his theory of freedom has not received sustained,
comprehensive treatment. Spinoza holds that we attain freedom by
governing ourselves according to practical principles, which
express many of our deepest moral commitments. Matthew J. Kisner
focuses on this theory and presents an alternative picture of the
ethical project driving Spinoza's philosophical system. His study
of the neglected practical philosophy provides an accessible and
concrete picture of what it means to live as Spinoza's ethics
envisioned.
Spinoza's Ethics is one of the most significant texts of the early
modern period, important to history, philosophy, Jewish studies and
religious studies. It had a major influence on Enlightenment
thinkers and the development of the modern world. In Ethics,
Spinoza addresses the most fundamental perennial philosophical
questions concerning the nature of God, human beings and a good
life. His startling answers synthesize the longstanding traditions
of ancient Greek and Jewish philosophy with the developments of the
emerging scientific revolution. The resulting philosophical system
casts out the willing, personal God of Abrahamic religions and
takes up the challenge of reconceiving the natural world and human
beings in an entirely secular way. This volume offers a new
translation based on a new critical edition, reflecting the state
of the art in Spinoza scholarship, and also includes an
introduction, chronology and glossary to help make this notoriously
difficult text accessible.
Spinoza was one of the most influential figures of the
Enlightenment, but his often obscure metaphysics makes it difficult
to understand the ultimate message of his philosophy. Although he
regarded freedom as the fundamental goal of his ethics and
politics, his theory of freedom has not received sustained,
comprehensive treatment. Spinoza holds that we attain freedom by
governing ourselves according to practical principles, which
express many of our deepest moral commitments. Matthew J. Kisner
focuses on this theory and presents an alternative picture of the
ethical project driving Spinoza's philosophical system. His study
of the neglected practical philosophy provides an accessible and
concrete picture of what it means to live as Spinoza's ethics
envisioned.
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