Baruch Spinoza

Good over view of Spinoza

Gives a brief overview of Spinoza's up bringing and formative years and then delves into the philosophy he espoused in his writings. Poets loved him and religious leaders despised him. Atheist, pantheists, and deeply religious believers have all tried to claim him as their own. Though he speaks of God he seems to be talking more of the God of Einstein and Hawking. He Attacked scripture and made the argument that they were just morals to live by only and not divine. The book then covers his theories of modes of thought including Imagination, reason, and intuition. A significant amount of incite on Spinoza in such a small volume.

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Spinoza, a unknown phylosopher for most people

If you could sum up Baruch Spinoza in three words, what would they be?

Great and independant mind. Search for happiness in a world that has no purpose to serve us but to exist.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The narrative is definetely good but slightly too fast to appreciate all the details of the text.

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Spinoza

Short, but a good intro to Spinoza with an overview of both his life and thinking. Now onto something deeper.....

Beautiful

Baruch Spinoza was a brilliant man. I have learned so much. I love that I was able to experience this.

Great story, great narration

I had never heard of Baruch Spinoza until last week, when this Audible book was recommended to me. The story of his life and ideas is brought to vivid life by the narration of Charlton Heston and the voice performances of several others. This was eye-opening for me, and I highly recommend it for others seeking understanding of life and our place in the universe.

Effective Summary presentation of Spinoza’ Thought

It’s amazing how much his Philosophy shares with the Philosophies of the Stoics, the Spiritual Teachings of Eastern Religions and the Physical Theories of Today’s Science. Maybe Knowledge is One after all. We have much to learn from this 17th Century Genius. Heston’s Voice gives gravitas to the Presentation. Four Stars!

Great intro to a great mind, and powerful philosophy

Spinoza, the ethics, pantheism saved my life. After surgery, in and out of restless sleep I listened to the ethics and was so moved by many of his ideas, even through the pain. Even through the dry style of philosophical dissertation that he employs. This version would have been very welcome as an introduction at the time. Or much earlier in my life as a pantheist. You gotta give it a listen.

And excellent introduction to an incredible philosopher!

This is a job well done. Charles Helston voice really makes the narrative one of fascination and discovery. You can always come back to learn a little bit more

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A great experience, great narration.


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