Publisher's Synopsis
The Ethics of Benedict de Spinoza is a philosophical work that was originally published in 1677. This particular edition, published in 1876, is translated into English and follows the methods of geometrical reasoning to explain Spinoza's ethical philosophy. The book is divided into five parts, each of which explores different aspects of Spinoza's ideas. Part One discusses God and the nature of reality, while Part Two explores the nature of the human mind and how it relates to the body. Part Three examines the passions and emotions, while Part Four discusses human bondage and freedom. Finally, Part Five explores the concept of true happiness and how it can be achieved through understanding the nature of reality. Throughout the book, Spinoza argues that reason and understanding are essential to living a happy and fulfilling life, and that true freedom comes from understanding the natural laws that govern the universe. The Ethics of Benedict de Spinoza is considered a landmark work in the history of philosophy, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and philosophers today.In Which Are Treated Separately Of God; Of The Soul; Of The Affections Or Passions; Of Man�������s Slavery Or The Force Of The Passions; Of Man�������s Freedom Or The Power Of The Understanding; With An Introductory Sketch Of Spinoza�������s Life And Writings.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.
