Israel, Prof Jonathan I. (Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus
Spinoza, Life and Legacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198857488
- author:
- Israel, Prof Jonathan I. (Professor Emeritus, Professor Emeritus
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 1360
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16.5 x 6 centimetres (1.62
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Spinoza, Life and Legacy by Jonathan I. Israel is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life, writings, and impact of this influential philosopher. Despite his revolutionary ideas having a profound effect on the intellectual scene in Europe during the early modern period, Spinoza's reception was often hindered by efforts to suppress his work. This book provides a detailed account of Spinoza's relationships, career, and networking, as well as the responses of prominent thinkers such as Leibniz, Bayle, and Boyle. Israel's biography offers a fresh perspective on Spinoza's legacy, challenging conventional views on his reception in his own time and beyond. By examining the complex web of influences that shaped Spinoza's ideas, this book provides a nuanced understanding of his enduring impact on philosophy, history, and politics.
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