The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza
Series introducing the work of 17th-century Dutch intellectual Baruch Spinoza. His philosophical writings paved the way for the Enlightenment
The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza - Part 1
In a series introducing the work of Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Professor Justin Champion of Royal Holloway, University of London, profiles Spinoza's life and key works.
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The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza - Part 2
Prof Susan James from Birkbeck College, University of London, explores Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza's work on the role of democracy in 17th century Europe.
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The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza - Part 3
Dr Adam Sutcliffe of King's College, London explores the background of 17th century intellectual life in Amsterdam and Spinoza's part in the birth of the Enlightenment.
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The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza - Part 4
Prof Susan James of Birkbeck College sheds light on Spinoza's Theological Political Treatise, a defence of religious pluralism in the 17th-century Dutch Republic.
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The Essay - Enlightenment Voices - Spinoza - Part 5
Professor Justin Champion explores Spinoza's clandestine works which became undercover publishing hits across Europe and made him an intellectual celebrity.
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