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Ethics (Oxford Philosophical Texts)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 170
EAN: 9780198752141
ISBN: 0198752148
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: August 10, 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
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The Oxford Philosophical Texts series consists of truly practical and accessible guides to major philosophical texts in the history of philosophy from the ancient world up to modern times. Each book opens with a comprehensive introduction by a leading specialist which covers the philosopher's life, work, and influence. Endnotes, a full bibliography, guides to further reading, and an index are also included. The series aims to build a definitive corpus of key texts in the Western philosophical tradition, forming a reliable and enduring resource for students and teachers alike.
One of the classical texts of philosophy, Spinoza's Ethics is also one of the most difficult to understand. It discusses the nature of human beings, the way in which a rational person might live, the nature of God, and true freedom and how it can be attained. This volume features a new, lucid translation of Ethics enhanced by a comprehensive guide to Spinoza's work. An extensive introduction includes a short biography of Spinoza; help in understanding the form of Spinoza's writing and his own particular use of definitions; an introduction to the philosophy of Ethics; and a summary of Ethics. Further aids include a glossary of terms, notes to the text, and notes to the translation.
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Rating:  - Outstanding Introduction to Spinoza
The following comments pertain to The Oxford Philosophical Texts version of Spinoza's Ethics translated and edited by G.H. Parkinson. Though Spinoza is an important thinker in the Western philosophical tradition, my comments are limited to what I perceive to be the particular strengths and weaknesses of this translation, rather, than an analysis of the Ethics itself. Readers seeking an introduction to Spinoza work may be best served by an introductory text such as the Cambridge Dictionary of Philosophy ... Read More
Rating:  - Excellent Philosophy, Horrible Translation!
This is one of the most important works of modern philosophy, I suggest you read it, but please do not pick up this translation which is absolutely riddled with out-right errors. For example, in Part I Definition 2 Spinoza rights: "The thing is called finite in its own kind which cannot be limited by another of the same nature." This is a total blunder, it should read as it does in the original: "The thing is called finite in its own kind which CAN be limited by another of the same nature." This error completely ... Read More
Rating: - ONE STATEMENT OF ETHICS.
I am not totally certain that I understand Spinoza's "Ethics"
as well as I should, because I fail to see the peace of mind other reviewers say it engenders.
One reviewer from Israel said that Spinoza is contrary to Jewish tradition. I think that she is right in that the ethical foundation upon which Judaism rests is shattered, but otherwise Spinoza is a natural extention of Judaism. Spinoza had a foundation of prior Jewish thinkers much as Einstein and Newton had foundations upon which they ... Read More
Rating: - I simply cannot see from the eye of Eternity
The 'Ethics' is one of the landmark works in the History of Philosophy. Its influence is great both within philosophy itself and in and through general culture. For Goethe and for Coleridge and for many other pillars of Western Literature its wisdom opens up new depths of literature. Spinoza's role in Western Culture as one who follows Descartes and in some sense leads to what comes next in the Tradition is far different from what his place is in the Jewish tradition. Spinoza was put under herem a form of excommunication ... Read More
Rating:  - Convoluted
Definitely true this work is difficult to understand, and that is because the logic employed is seriously flawed. This is not a work that will help anyone live a more fullfilling life. In that sense, it is not real ethics but some kind of epistomological escapade. It is however a philosophy for the weak, like most religion. This book is great for those with little self esteem and are looking for something with a little more substance.
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