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Baruch spinoza s aristotelian critique of judaism, and religion in general, in the seventeenth century marked the beginning of a period of intense jewish selfevaluation that continues to this day. A study of spinozas ethics, 1984, jonathan bennett. Central to this story, which is told through meticulous. Buy jonathan israel ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Spinoza s primary goal, israel argues, is freedom of thought and speech. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In this study, i suggest that one of the features of the 18th c.
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