The Ethics - Softcover

Spinoza, Benedict De

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1505754526 ISBN 13: 9781505754520

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

The Ethics
Benedict de Spinoza (1632 - 1677), translated by R. H. M. Elwes (1853 - )

The Ethics is a philosophical book written by Baruch Spinoza. It was written in Latin. Although it was published posthumously in 1677, it is his most famous work, and is considered his magnum opus.

In The Ethics, Spinoza attempts to demonstrate a "fully cohesive philosophical system that strives to provide a coherent picture of reality and to comprehend the meaning of an ethical life. Following a logical step-by-step format, it defines in turn the nature of God, the mind, human bondage to the emotions, and the power of understanding -- moving from a consideration of the eternal, to speculate upon humanity's place in the natural order, freedom, and the path to attainable happiness."

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Benedict de Spinoza (1632 - 1677)

Baruch Spinoza (24 November 1632 - 21 February 1677) --- later Benedict de Spinoza --- was a Jewish-Dutch philosopher. Demonstrating considerable scientific aptitude, the breadth and importance of Spinoza's work was not fully realized until years after his death. By laying the groundwork for the 18th century Enlightenment and modern biblical criticism, including modern conceptions of the self and, arguably, the universe, he came to be considered one of the great rationalists of 17th-century philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1505754526
• ISBN 13: 9781505754520
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256