Spinoza: Portrait of a Spiritual Hero (LARGE PRINT EDITION) [Large Print]

By Rudolf Kayser

Spinoza: Portrait of a Spiritual Hero is a book written by Rudolf Kayser that depicts the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher of the 17th century. This large print edition is designed to make the book accessible to readers with visual impairments. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Spinoza�������s life and times, including his early years in Amsterdam, his expulsion from the Jewish community, and his subsequent move to the town of Rijnsburg. It also explores Spinoza�������s philosophical ideas, which were considered radical and controversial during his time. Kayser delves into Spinoza�������s most famous work, Ethics, and examines the philosopher's ideas on God, nature, and human existence. The book also explores Spinoza�������s concept of ""substance"" and its impact on modern philosophy. Throughout the book, Kayser portrays Spinoza as a spiritual hero who stood up for his beliefs despite facing persecution and exile. The author argues that Spinoza�������s ideas continue to be relevant today and can provide guidance for those seeking to live a meaningful life. Overall, Spinoza: Portrait of a Spiritual Hero is a well-researched and insightful book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and philosophy of one of history�������s most influential thinkers.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1946. Translated by Amy Allen and Maxim Newmark. A history of the life of Baruch Spinoza (who later began using the name Benedict), one of the most important of the post-Cartesian philosophers in the second half of the 17th century. He made significant contributions in virtually every area of philosophy, and his writings reveal the influence of such divergent sources as Stoicism, Jewish Rationalism, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Descartes, and a variety of heterodox religious thinkers of his day. Spinoza was one of those great men who made himself famous by views that were unusual and unknown to common souls. His father was a Portuguese Jew and because he did not have the means to help his son in business, he allowed Spinoza to study Hebrew literature. Due to the inadequacy of answers to questions voiced to his teacher, Spinoza began to read scripture over and over again, penetrated its obscurity, laid bare its mysteries and brought daylight to the clouds behind which he found truth. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169853145
• ISBN13: 9781169853140
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 2.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"