Theologico-Political Treatise by Baruch Spinoza (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Theologico-Political Treatise by Baruch Spinoza, Martin D. Yaffe A complete English translation of this controversial and provocative criticism of religious intolerance and a defense of secular government. Includes substantive notes, a glossary of terms, various indices, and an interpretive essay. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A complete translation in English of this modern text, with substantive apparatus to allow the student and serious reader to grapple in a meaningful way with this seminal text. The text includes ample footnotes, Spinozas annotations, an interpretative essay, glossary and other indices. Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and a glossary intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Spinozas immediate audience.This is the hardcover edition. Back Cover A complete translation in English of this controversial and provocative modern text, with substantive notes - educating readers to the sources and traditions of the words employed - a glossary of terms, various indices, selected biography, and an interpretive essay. Author Biography Martin Yaffe is Professor of philosophy in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at the University of North Texas. He has published widely in areas of philosophy and history of philosophy and the interconnectedness of philosophy, religion, Judaism, literature and modern thought. Review "(Professor Yaffes) learned study of the treatise and his interpretations of its significance are simply among the most intelligent studies that one may find -- his devotion to researching the teachings of the treatise has encouraged the production of this new English translation of it which is unique and comprehensive... and is valuable to every reader of Spinoza at every level of ability. Indeed, I have every confidence that his translated edition of the treatise, together with the outstanding scholarly critical apparatus that it employs, will be acknowledged universally as the best English translation and edition of the work available..." -- Paul J Bagley, President, North American Spinoza Society. Long Description A complete translation in English of this modern text, with substantive apparatus to allow the student and serious reader to grapple in a meaningful way with this seminal text. The text includes ample footnotes, Spinozas annotations, an interpretative essay, glossary and other indices. Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and a glossary intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Spinozas immediate audience. This is the hardcover edition. Review Quote [Professor Yaffes] learned study of the treatise and his interpretations of its significance are simply among the most intelligent studies that one may find - his devotion to researching the teachings of the treatise has encouraged the production of this new English translation of it which is unique and comprehensive...and is valuable to every reader of Spinoza at every level of ability. Indeed, I have every confidence that his translated edition of the treatise, together with the outstanding scholarly critical apparatus that it employs, will be acknowledged universally as the best English translation and edition of the work available. -- Paul J. Bagley, President North American Spinoza Society Details ISBN1585101125 Pages 458 Language English ISBN-10 1585101125 ISBN-13 9781585101122 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 199.492 Year 2004 Imprint Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Country of Publication United States Edited by Martin D. Yaffe Short Title THEOLOGICO-POLITICAL TREATISE Place of Publication MA DOI 10.1604/9781585101122 UK Release Date 2004-06-01 NZ Release Date 2004-06-01 US Release Date 2004-06-01 Author Martin D. Yaffe Publisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co Series Focus Philosophical Library Publication Date 2004-06-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-05-31 Edition Description New edition Alternative 9781585100859 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135696876;

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