ABSTRACT

Spinoza (1929) offers an ‘estimate’ of Spinoza – his life, philosophy and influences – while retaining, as far as possible through translation, ‘the very words Spinoza wrote’. Thereby the two essential things needed for a thorough appreciation of Spinoza are combined.

part Book I|56 pages

The Man and His Work

chapter I|13 pages

Life and Character

chapter II|24 pages

Works

chapter III|16 pages

General Outlook

part Book II|107 pages

Spinoza's Philosophy

chapter I|17 pages

"God or Nature"

chapter II|15 pages

Nature as a System of Modes

chapter III|22 pages

Human Beings as Parts of Nature

part Book III|74 pages

Spinoza's Place in History