Ethics
by Baruch Spinoza, Edwin M. Curley, Stuart Hampshire, Edwin Curley
Ethics by Baruch Spinoza, Edwin M. Curley, Stuart Hampshire, Edwin Curley holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 9.3K reader ratings. First published in 1677. The book spans 186 pages.
About Ethics
Published shortly after his death, the Ethics is undoubtedly Spinoza's greatest work - an elegant, fully cohesive cosmology derived from first principles, providing a coherent picture of reality, and a guide to the meaning of an ethical life. Following a logical step-by-step format, it defines in turn the nature of God, the mind, the emotions, human bondage to the emotions, and the power of understanding - moving from a consideration of the eternal, to speculate upon humanity's place in the natural order, the nature of freedom and the path to attainable happiness. A powerful work of elegant simplicity, the Ethics is a brilliantly insightful consideration of the possibility of redemption through intense thought and philosophical reflection. The Ethics is presented in the standard translation of the work by Edwin Curley. This edition also includes an introduction by Stuart Hampshire, outlining Spinoza's philosophy and placing it in context.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Baruch Spinoza, Edwin M. Curley, Stuart Hampshire, Edwin Curley |
| Published | 1677 |
| Pages | 186 |
| Genres | Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, Religion & Spirituality, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,342 |
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What genre is Ethics?
Ethics is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Ethics worth reading?
Based on 9.3K reader ratings, Ethics has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ethics?
Ethics has 186 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Ethics?
Ethics was written by Baruch Spinoza, Edwin M. Curley, Stuart Hampshire, Edwin Curley. It was first published in 1677.
What is the ISBN for Ethics?
The ISBN-13 for Ethics is 9780140435720.0.
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