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A Theologico Political Treatise by Baruch Spinoza

A Theologico Political Treatise

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Baruch Spinoza

Start Publishing LLC · Ebook · December 10, 2012

Rational examination of the Old Testament to show that freedom of thought and speech is consistent with the religious life.

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Spinoza joins scriptural examination to a quietly radical defense of free thought.
Genres
Old Testament Interpretation, Religion & Philosophy, Social Philosophy
Published
Start Publishing LLC, December 10, 2012

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Rational examination of the Old Testament to show that freedom of thought and speech is consistent with the religious life. True religion consists in practice of simple piety, independent of philosophical speculation. Also unfinished essay on theory of government founded on common consent. One of Spinoza's most important works.

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Spinoza joins scriptural examination to a quietly radical defense of free thought.

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  • A reasoned meeting of religious life and freedom of thought
  • Political reflection grounded in common consent

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  • A distinction between simple piety and philosophical speculation
  • An unfinished essay on government by common consent

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Old Testament Interpretation45%
Social Philosophy42%
Religion & Philosophy23%

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  • Old Testament Interpretation
Authors
Baruch Spinoza
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
December 10, 2012
Format
Ebook
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Old Testament Interpretation