Baruch Spinoza: The Netherlands (1632-1677) (Giants of Philosophy) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Charlton Heston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1994 | Series: Giants of Philosophy

Spinoza took the unorthodox view that God an eternal and infinite being is identical with the world. We are therefore ourselves merely parts of the Deity. Human fulfillment is possible he believed only by rejecting our finite flawed selves and identifying with the eternal within us.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Knowledge Products; abridged edition edition (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0938935216
• ISBN-13: 978-0938935216
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars That's a nice brief overview., November 3, 2005

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This review is from: Baruch Spinoza: The Netherlands (1632-1677) (Giants of Philosophy) (Audio Cassette)

I am a student at a Christian school. During my studies I had a lot of courses of philosophy. And I should acknowledge that philosophy of Baruch Spinoza was one (may be the only) obscure theme at the classes. His worldview is very hard to understand. I suppose that is the main reason of a variety of opinions concerning his philosophical system. The authors of The Giants of Philosophy have done a nice and successful attempt to present his worldview and life story in a brief and clear manner. I have found many interesting facts about his personality despite taking courses and reading Spinoza's treaties previously. If you want to get a good overview of well known philosophers' lives and their systems I suggest you to get this audiobook set. It's worth and very good in helping you to save your time while travelling or doing household work. Try yourself!