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Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity (Jewish Encounters Series),New
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Part Of The Jewish Encounter Seriesin 1656, Amsterdams Jewish Community Excommunicated Baruch Spinoza, And, At The Age Of Twentythree, He Became The Most Famous Heretic In Judaism. He Was Already Germinating A Secularist Challenge To Religion That Would Be As Radical As It Was Original. He Went On To Produce One Of The Most Ambitious Systems In The History Of Western Philosophy, So Ahead Of Its Time That Scientists Today, From String Theorists To Neurobiologists, Count Themselves Among Spinozas Progeny.In Betraying Spinoza, Rebecca Goldstein Sets Out To Rediscover The Fleshandblood Man Often Hidden Beneath The Veneer Of Rigorous Rationality, And To Crack The Mystery Of The Breach Between The Philosopher And His Jewish Past. Goldstein Argues That The Trauma Of The Inquisition S Persecution Of Its Forced Jewish Converts Plays Itself Out In Spinozas Philosophy. The Excommunicated Spinoza, No Less Than His Excommunicators, Was Responding To Europe S First Experiment With Racial Antisemitism.Here Is A Spinoza Both Hauntingly Emblematic And Deeply Human, Both Heretic And Heroa Surprisingly Contemporary Figure Ripe For Our Own Uncertain Age.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Betraying Spinoza'? A: 'Betraying Spinoza' explores the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, focusing on his excommunication from the Jewish community and how it influenced his secularist challenge to religion.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Betraying Spinoza'? A: The book is authored by Rebecca Goldstein, who seeks to reveal the personal and philosophical complexities of Spinoza.
- Q: How many pages does 'Betraying Spinoza' have? A: 'Betraying Spinoza' consists of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Betraying Spinoza' published? A: 'Betraying Spinoza' was published on August 11, 2009.
- Q: What topics does Goldstein discuss in relation to Spinoza? A: Goldstein discusses the impact of the Inquisition on Spinoza's philosophy and how his experiences reflect the early emergence of racial anti-Semitism in Europe.
- Q: Is 'Betraying Spinoza' suitable for readers new to philosophy? A: Yes, 'Betraying Spinoza' is accessible to readers new to philosophy as it combines biographical elements with philosophical insights.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: 'Betraying Spinoza' is part of the Jewish Encounter series.
- Q: What kind of reader might appreciate this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, Jewish history, and the interplay between personal belief and intellectual thought would appreciate this book.
- Q: Does 'Betraying Spinoza' include any illustrations or images? A: The book does not mention any illustrations or images; it primarily focuses on text.