Spinoza On Nature
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Spinoza Ecology And International Law
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Author : Moa De Lucia Dahlbeck
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-09-12
Spinoza Ecology And International Law written by Moa De Lucia Dahlbeck and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-12 with Law categories.
This book addresses the use of Benedict Spinoza’s philosophy in current attempts to elaborate an ecological basis for international environmental law. Because the question of environmental protection has not been satisfactory resolved, the legal debate concerning our responsibility for the environment has – as evidenced in the recent UN report series Harmony with Nature – come to invite calls for a new eco-centric, rather than anthropocentric, legal paradigm. In this respect, Spinoza appears as a key figure. He is one of the few philosophers in the history of western philosophy who cares, and writes extensively, about the roots of anthropocentrism; the core issue of contemporary normative debates in ecology. And in response to the rapidly developing ecological crisis, his work has become central to a re-thinking of the human relationship with nature. Addressing the contention that Spinoza’s ethics might provide a useful source for developing a new, eco-centred framework for environmental law, this book elaborates a more nuanced understanding of Spinoza’s philosophy. Spinoza cannot, it is argued here, simply be reduced to an eco-ethicist. That is: his metaphysics cannot be used as basis of an essentially naturalised or extended human morality. At the same time, however, this book argues that the radicality of Spinoza’s naturalism nevertheless offers the possibility of developing a more adequate ecological basis for environmental law.
Baruch Spinoza
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Author : Hector Davidson
language : en
Publisher: Dedona Publishing
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Baruch Spinoza written by Hector Davidson and has been published by Dedona Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
Baruch Spinoza's philosophy is a comprehensive system that integrates metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory into a unified framework. Central to his thought is the idea of God and nature as a single, infinite substance, which Spinoza refers to as "Deus sive Natura" (God or Nature). This concept encapsulates his pantheistic view that everything that exists is a part of this one, all-encompassing reality. Metaphysics and Substance Spinoza's metaphysical framework revolves around the notion of substance monism. He argues that there is only one substance in the universe, which is both God and nature. This substance possesses an infinite number of attributes, with thought and extension being the two that humans can comprehend. Everything that exists, according to Spinoza, is a mode or manifestation of this single substance. This idea challenges traditional theistic views by rejecting the notion of a personal, transcendent God who is separate from the world. Epistemology and Knowledge In epistemology, Spinoza emphasizes the role of reason and intuitive knowledge in understanding the nature of reality. He distinguishes between different types of knowledge: imagination, reason, and intuition. Imaginative knowledge, based on sensory experience and inadequate ideas, is unreliable and often leads to confusion. Rational knowledge, which arises from understanding the necessary connections between ideas, is more accurate. The highest form of knowledge, according to Spinoza, is intuitive knowledge—an immediate, direct understanding of the essence of things.
Spinoza On Nature
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Author : James Collins
language : en
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Release Date : 1984
Spinoza On Nature written by James Collins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Philosophy categories.
Collins' method is to make an internal textual study of Spinoza's doctrine on nature with emphasis on his general model of nature that underlies and governs his arguments on particular issues. Separate chapters are devoted to each of his early writings. Two chapters discuss the Ethics. Collins concludes with a unifying view of Spinoza's perspective on nature that has a bearing upon many contemporary philosophical issues.
Everything In Its Right Place
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Author : Joseph Almog
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2014-02
Everything In Its Right Place written by Joseph Almog and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02 with Philosophy categories.
In this work, Joseph Almog develops the unitarian and universalist metaphysics of Spinoza. Spinoza's ground zero thesis is that everything (including God, mathematics, morals, our own thoughts) finds its place within Spinoza's (capital N) Nature. It is the place that each thing occupies within the grid of Nature - from God on down the cosmic tree of being - that determines its fundamental (lowercase n) nature. This leads, as in the Ethics, to a final chapter on what it meant to Spinoza to live in symbiosis with Nature and, therefore, to be one with it - and with God.
The Philosophy Of Spinoza
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Author : Benedictus De Spinoza
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-06-16
The Philosophy Of Spinoza written by Benedictus De Spinoza and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-16 with Philosophy categories.
"The Philosophy Of Spinoza" by Benedictus De Spinoza - A Rational Exploration of God, Nature, and Human Existence Delve into the thought-provoking realm of "The Philosophy Of Spinoza", a monumental work by Dutch philosopher Benedictus De Spinoza. Known for his elaborate system of thought, Spinoza offers readers a unique lens through which to explore the relationship between God, nature, and human existence. Underpinning Spinoza's philosophy is a commitment to rationalism and a rejection of traditional religious dogmas. In this text, Spinoza boldly asserts that God and the universe are one and the same - a concept known as 'pantheism'. The individual's place in this world, according to Spinoza, is dictated by natural laws, just like everything else in the universe. Further, Spinoza challenges prevailing beliefs about free will, asserting that human beings are driven by their passions and their understanding of their own interest, thus undermining the traditional view of humans as free agents. He advocates for a life led by reason, which he sees as the path to true freedom and happiness. Spinoza's groundbreaking ideas, encapsulated in "The Philosophy Of Spinoza", continue to be a source of debate and reflection for modern philosophers and scholars. His work invites readers to question and rethink their understanding of God, nature, and the human condition.
Spinoza On Mind And Body Zeitschrift 40 00 Sfr 70 00 Abopreis 30 00
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Author : J. Thomas Cook
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Spinoza On Mind And Body Zeitschrift 40 00 Sfr 70 00 Abopreis 30 00 written by J. Thomas Cook and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Mind and body categories.
Res. en inglés y alemán.
Spinoza
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Author : Karl Jaspers
language : en
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date : 1974
Spinoza written by Karl Jaspers and has been published by Harper Perennial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Fiction categories.
Taken from the Great Philosphers, Volume II.
God And Nature
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Author : Yovel
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2024-03-25
God And Nature written by Yovel and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-25 with Philosophy categories.
This is the first in a seven-volume series, to be based on The Jerusalem Conferences. Each volume is devoted to a specific topic, the first five following the division of Spinoza's Ethics, the sixth dealing with Spinoza's social and political thought and the concluding one with the philosopher's life and origins. All papers are in English, yet present a wide-ranging picture of contemporary study of Spinoza's philosophy worldwide. Among the contributions to the present volume are Alan Donagan's "Substance, Essence and Attribute in Spinoza", Edwin Curley's "On Jonathan Bennett's Interpretation of Spinoza's Monism", followed by Bennett's "Reply", Alexandre Matheron's "Essence, Existence and Power in Spinoza" and Herman De Dijn's "Metaphysics as Ethics". Papers are also presented by Margaret D. Wilson, Emilia Giancotti, Yirmiyahu Yovel, Jean-Luc Marion, Pierre Macherey, Jacqueline Lagrée, Don Garrett, Yosef Ben-Shlomo and Sylvain Zac. All participants present major papers, the book thus being the outcome of a long-standing interest in Spinozistic thought by a group of first-rate scholars. The book includes an index of subjects and proper names.
A History Of Philosophy From Thales To The Present Time
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Author : Friedrich Ueberweg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1876
A History Of Philosophy From Thales To The Present Time written by Friedrich Ueberweg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1876 with Philosophy categories.