Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1 by Benedictus de Spinoza
"Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a work of philosophy published in 1670. Written anonymously in Latin amid growing religious intolerance, this controversial treatise challenges ecclesiastical authority and critiques scripture while advocating for freedom of thought, speech, and religion. Spinoza argues for separating religious leaders from political power and envisions the state's role as guaranteeing citizens' liberty. The work analyzes Judaism and Christianity, champions democracy and secularism, and
boldly defends the freedom to philosophize against religious control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677 |
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| Translator | Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro), 1853- |
| Title | Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractatus_Theologico-Politicus |
| Credits | Joseph B. Yesselman. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Philosophy and religion -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Free thought -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Political science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 989 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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