Spinoza, Liberalism and the Question of Jewish Identity

Spinoza was recognized as the first modern Jewish thinker-was also a founder of modern liberal political philosophy. He was the first thinker of note make the civil status of Jews and Judaism (later known as the Jewish Question) and essential ingredient of modern political thought.

Summary

Focusing on Spinoza's "Theologico-Political Treatise", this text argues that Spinoza was the first thinker of note to make the civil status of Jews and Judaism an essential element of modern political thought and declares his work a classic defence of religious toleration and intellectual freedom.

Product details

• Authors: Steven B. Smith
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.11.1998
• EAN: 9780300076653
• ISBN: 978-0-300-07665-3
• No. of pages: 282
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, Political science & theory, Jewish Studies, Political science and theory, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, History of Western philosophy, Non-Western philosophy, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Jewish philosophy