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Spinoza: Prophet of Liberalism.

Authors :
Cohen, Morris R.
Source :
New Republic; 3/30/27, Vol. 50 Issue 643, p164-166, 3p
Publication Year :
1927

Abstract

Focuses on the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher. Comparison of Spinoza, with the poet Alighieri Dante; View that Spinoza may be considered the philosopher-prophet of liberalism; Discussion on the philosophy of liberalism; Significance of the doctrine of toleration in liberalism; View of Sponoza on the concept of sovereignty of state; View of Sponoza on purposes of the state; Discussion on Libertarianism; Views of Spinoza on the satisfaction of human desires; His preference for democracy over all dictatorship and militarism; Views on religious liberalism and immortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
50
Issue :
643
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15354349