Spinoza's radical theology : the metaphysics of the infinite / Charlie Huenemann.

By:

Huenemann, Charles [author.]

Contributor(s):

Cambridge eBooks

Publisher: Durham : Acumen Publishing, 2014Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 154 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781844655809 (ebook)

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification:

199.492 23

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B3999.R4 H84 2014

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Contents:

Introduction: Spinoza's theological project -- Reading scripture rightly -- God, as known by reason -- The genesis of all things -- Our place in the world -- Spinoza's republic -- Conclusion: Spinoza vs Nietzsche.

Summary: The advent of modern science brought deep challenges to traditional religion. Miracles, prophecy, immortal souls, absolute morality; all of these fundamental notions were challenged by the increasingly analytical and skeptical approach of modern scientists. One philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, proposed a new theology, rooted in a close analysis of the Bible, which could fit this new science and provide a sound basis for a social order. Spinoza's Radical Theology explains the mechanics and meaning of Spinoza's ideas and how they can inform the questions with which we still struggle today.

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The advent of modern science brought deep challenges to traditional religion. Miracles, prophecy, immortal souls, absolute morality; all of these fundamental notions were challenged by the increasingly analytical and skeptical approach of modern scientists. One philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, proposed a new theology, rooted in a close analysis of the Bible, which could fit this new science and provide a sound basis for a social order. Spinoza's Radical Theology explains the mechanics and meaning of Spinoza's ideas and how they can inform the questions with which we still struggle today.