UID:
almafu_9959237159202883
Format:
1 online resource (xiii, 194 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-139-15291-2
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1-107-22779-8
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1-283-34252-9
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1-139-16046-X
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9786613342522
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1-139-16146-6
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1-139-15589-X
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1-139-15941-0
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1-139-15764-7
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1-139-00521-9
Content:
This work examines the unique way in which Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) combines two significant philosophical principles: that real existence requires causal power and that geometrical objects display exceptionally clearly how things have properties in virtue of their essences. Valtteri Viljanen argues that underlying Spinoza's psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and every genuine thing is an entity of power endowed with an internal structure akin to that of geometrical objects. This allows Spinoza to offer a theory of existence and of action - human and non-human alike - as dynamic striving that takes place with the same kind of necessity and intelligibility that pertain to geometry. Viljanen's fresh and original study will interest a wide range of readers in Spinoza studies and early modern philosophy more generally.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Spinoza on being -- Causation and geometry -- Power, existence, activity -- The derivation of the conatus doctrine -- The meaning of the conatus doctrine -- Geometrical dynamics of individuality.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-41738-4
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-00780-1
Language:
English
