Abstract

Contains 11 essays composed by members of the North American Spinoza Society, representing the first English language collection of works dedicated to questions raised by the teachings of Baruch Spinoza's Tractatus theologico-politicus. Essays treat Spinoza's views of faith and philosophy, miracles, political power, religion, and philosophic communication, as well as his connections to Walter Benjamin, Blaise Pascal, David Hume, and his Jewish heritage. For students and scholars of Spinoza, history of philosophy, political philosophy, and those concerned with theologico-political questions. The editor is affiliated with Loyola College in Maryland. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.