1604 Pages
    by Routledge

    Benedict de Spinoza [1632-1677] is among the most fascinating and the most controversial of Western philosophers. These volumes provide a comprehensive selection of high quality critical discussions of his philosophy published in, or translated into English since 1970.
    The collection is designed to allow current debates on key themes to be followed through in depth. At the same time, the selection and organisation of the articles give readers an appreciation of the diversity of philosophical approach and interpretation that characterises recent Spinoza scholarship.

    Volume I. Context, Sources and Early Writings
    Spinoza's Life and Intellectual Context
    Spinoza's Sources
    The Early Writings
    Volume II. The Ethics
    God: Substance and Attributes
    Minds and Bodies
    The Will: Judgement and the Passions
    Issues of Life and Death
    Love, Desire and the Transition to Freedom
    The Eternity of Mind
    Volume III. The Political Writings
    Politics, Religion and Society
    Liberalism, Power and Democracy
    Freedom and Responsibility
    Volume IV. The Reception and Influence of Spinoza's Philosophy