On the Improvement of Understanding - Couverture rigide

Spinoza, Benedictus De

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1515437205 ISBN 13 : 9781515437208

Editeur : A & D Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

After experience had taught me that all the usual surroundings of social life are vain and futile; seeing that none of the objects of my fears contained in themselves anything either good or bad, except in so far as the mind is affected by them, I finally resolved to inquire whether there might be some real good having power to communicate itself, which would affect the mind singly, to the exclusion of all else.

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À propos de l'auteur

Benedictus de Spinoza (1632-1677) was a Dutch philosopher of Portuguese-Jewish origin, widely regarded as one of the central figures of early modern philosophy. His work is associated with rationalism and is characterised by its systematic approach to questions of knowledge, substance, and the nature of reality.Spinoza's major work, Ethics, presents a comprehensive philosophical system developed through a geometric method, addressing topics including the nature of God, the structure of existence, and human freedom. On the Improvement of the Understanding represents an earlier stage in his thought, focusing on the development of method and the conditions necessary for clear thinking. His writings have had a lasting influence on philosophy, theology, and the history of ideas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: A & D Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1515437205
• ISBN 13: 9781515437208
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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