Ethica : In meetkundigen trant uiteengezet, vertaald, ingeleid en toegelicht door Jhr. Dr. Nico van Suchtelen

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677

Contributor:

Suchtelen, Nico van, 1878-1949

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ethica" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a philosophical treatise written in the 17th century. This profound work lays out Spinoza's metaphysical and ethical views, primarily exploring the nature of reality, the concept of God, and the foundation of moral philosophy. The central theme revolves around the relationship between God, nature, and humanity, aiming to establish a rational understanding of existence and the pursuit of the good life. The opening of "Ethica" sets the stage for Spinoza's inquiry into the nature of good and evil, positing that true happiness is found in understanding the unity of all things. He reflects on the distractions of wealth, fame, and pleasure, arguing that these pursuits ultimately lead to discontent. Instead, he proposes that a new way of thinking and living is required, one that is grounded in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the divine and the natural world. This introductory section hints at the rigorous, mathematical method Spinoza employs throughout his work, urging readers to engage deeply with the philosophical ideas he presents as the foundation for a fulfilled life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Tony Browne and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-03-29