Spinoza: Metaphysical Themes

by J.I. Biro

Spinoza's philosophy has an undeserved reputation for being obscure and incomprehensible. But now, in this indispensable collection, Spinoza is portrayed in the manner he deserves--as a brilliant metaphysician who paved the way for an exciting new science. The volume focuses on several important areas, including monism, the concept of conatus, the nature of and the relation between mind and body, and Spinoza's relationship to Descartes and Leibniz...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019512815X
• ISBN13: 9780195128154
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"