Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Spinoza and the Ethics

<p>Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. <em>Ethics</em> is his most studied and well known work. Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex seminal text.<br><em>Spinoza's Ethics</em> introduces and assess:<br>* Spinoza'a life, and its connection with his thought<br>* The text of the <em>Ethics</em><br>* Spinoza's continuing relevence to contemporary philosophy</p> Chapter 1 Spinoza in his time and ours; Chapter 2 God, minds and bodies; Chapter 3 From bondage to freedom; Chapter 4 Intuitive knowledge and the intellectual love of God; Chapter 5 The way to wisdom;