Theological-Political Treatise: Tractatus Theologico-Politicus
Description
Theological-Political Treatise (Latin: Tractatus Theologico-Politicus ) by Baruch Spinoza, was originally published in Latin in 1670. The work is a pre-emptive defence of his post-humously published magnum opus, Ethics (Latin: Ethica, ordine geometrico demonstrata ), a book which he expected a barrage of harsh criticism for.In the treatise, Spinoza elaborated a harsh systematic criticism of Judaism and general organised religion. Arguing that theology and philosophy needed to be kept separate. Distinguishing between theology's goal of obedience, and philosophy's attempt to understand rational truth. Spinoza also argued that claimed supernatural events, like prophecy and miracles have natural explanations. Furthermore, he argued that God acts by laws of his own nature, rejecting a particular purpose or grand telos.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | 912 in Religious Philosophy (Books) |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.19 x 22.86 cm |
| Isbn 10 | 1073340937 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1073340934 |
| Item Weight | 249 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 197 pages |
| Publication Date | 11 Jun. 2019 |
| Publisher | Independently published |
Reviews
User
As if a bad AI did the typesetting
The book text itself is good and it has all the text and footnotes as far as I can tell but the printing and setting and layout of the book is just dreadful. The points arent paragraphed consistently with smalled points going into one huge paragraph and with strange printing instruction artefacts.As far as I can tell the text is all there and right and so are all the footnotes and it's printed on demand so you get a nice new book though it's just laid out terribly and nigh-on unreadable.I reccomend the book. I do not reccomend this printing
User
Great read to fulfil the soul
Not for the light at heart reading seekers. This illuminates the soul, makes one ponder and sets a tone for rational thought. A good read for those seeking to understand humanity and philosophy
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