Blessed Spinoza: A Biography Of The Philosopher

By Lewis Browne

Book Overview

""Blessed Spinoza: A Biography of the Philosopher"" by Lewis Browne is a comprehensive account of the life and ideas of Baruch Spinoza, one of the most influential philosophers of the 17th century. The book traces Spinoza's life from his early years as a Jewish merchant's son in Amsterdam, through his excommunication from the Jewish community for his unorthodox beliefs, to his eventual death in The Hague.Browne explores Spinoza's philosophical ideas, including his rejection of traditional religious beliefs, his concept of God as a pantheistic entity, and his views on ethics and politics. The book also examines Spinoza's influence on later philosophers, such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Gilles Deleuze.Throughout the biography, Browne provides a vivid portrait of Spinoza's world, from the bustling streets of Amsterdam to the intellectual salons of Europe's leading thinkers. He also delves into the political and social upheavals of the time, including the rise of the Dutch Republic and the religious conflicts that led to Spinoza's exile from his community.""Blessed Spinoza"" is a captivating and insightful biography that sheds new light on one of the most important philosophers in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or the intellectual and cultural world of 17th-century Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162942681
• ISBN13: 9781162942681
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"