Publisher's Synopsis
""Idea And Essence In The Philosophies Of Hobbes And Spinoza"" is a book written by Albert G. A. Balz and originally published in 1918. The book explores the philosophical ideas of two influential thinkers of the 17th century, Thomas Hobbes and Baruch Spinoza. Balz analyzes their concepts of idea and essence, which are central to their respective philosophies. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Hobbes and the second on Spinoza. Balz examines Hobbes' theory of knowledge and perception, arguing that Hobbes believed that all ideas are derived from sense experience. Balz also discusses Hobbes' views on the nature of essence, which he believed to be the ""internal constitution"" of things.In the second part of the book, Balz turns his attention to Spinoza's philosophy. He analyzes Spinoza's concept of substance, arguing that Spinoza believed that there is only one substance in the universe, which he called God or Nature. Balz also examines Spinoza's ideas about the relationship between essence and existence, arguing that Spinoza believed that essence is the same as existence.Overall, ""Idea And Essence In The Philosophies Of Hobbes And Spinoza"" is a detailed and insightful exploration of the philosophical ideas of two important thinkers of the 17th century. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the ideas of Hobbes and Spinoza in particular.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.
