The Life Of Benedict De Spinosa (1706)

The Life of Benedict de Spinoza is a biography written by John Colerus in 1706. The book tells the story of the Dutch philosopher Benedict de Spinoza, who is widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers of the 17th century. The biography covers Spinoza's life from his birth in Amsterdam in 1632 to his death in The Hague in 1677.The book provides a detailed account of Spinoza's early life, his education, and his early philosophical influences. It also explores his controversial views on religion, politics, and ethics, which led to his excommunication from the Jewish community and his banishment from the city of Amsterdam.Throughout the biography, Colerus draws on a range of historical sources to paint a vivid portrait of Spinoza's life and work. He also provides a critical analysis of Spinoza's philosophy, highlighting its significance for modern thought.Overall, The Life of Benedict de Spinoza is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.