Upon being pseudonymously published in 1670, it quickly earned the sobriquet of being a book forged in hell, and was promptly banned throughout europe. A book forged in hell by steven nadler pdf, ebook read online. There is no other book like it, and it is a delightful read. While his given name means blessing in both hebrew and latin, spinozas theologicalpolitical treatise from 1670 was condemned as a book forged in hell. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age nadler, steven m. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age by steven nadler. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age 2011 is much more accessible than israels study and has a different focus. Hay ii professor of philosophy at the university of wisconsinmadison. His books include rembrandts jews, which was a finalist for the pulitzer prize.
Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age steven nadler on. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age ebook written by steven nadler. The object of all this attention was a work titled tractatus theologicopoliticus theologicalpolitical treatise and its author, an excommunicated jew from amsterdam. It discusses the critical response to baruch spinozas 1670 book called theologicalpolitical treatise. A book forged in hell is stephen nadlers account of spinozas tractatus theologicopoliticus the treatise, which was published in 1670. Steven nadler has 24 books on goodreads with 5246 ratings. The work described by one critic as a book forged in hell became one of the few books to be officially banned in the netherlands during this period. May 03, 2012 the naturalistic and thisworldly conception of religion set forth in the treatise already sufficed to warrant its reputation as a book forged in hell. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age princeton. A book forged in hell is more than just an excellent and highly readable introduction to one of the most important texts of philosophy and political thought. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age kindle edition by steven nadler. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age a book forged in hell.
In a book forged in hell, he draws on his immense knowledge of dutch history and european philosophy to produce a characteristically rich and accessible analysis of the treatise, which respects spinozas identity as a 17thcentury thinker while bringing his arguments to life. Because hell fire club books is a small publisher with a tight focus i was able to be intimately involved in the entire process of creating the book. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Hes always thinking and writing about leibniz, arnauld, malebranche but goes large with spinoza and his heresy, his view on the immortality of the mind, the harshness of his cherem, his book forged in hell, his deep secularism, descartes and the priest and the painter, occasionalism, why descartes is like. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age, princeton university press, 2011. The object of all this attention was a work titled tractatus theologicopoliticus theologicalpolitical treatise, and its author an excommunicated jew from amsterdam. Spinozas scandalous treatise and the birth of the secular age. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a book forged in hell. Spinozas theologicalpolitical treatise is a difficult book for the modern reader.
Steven nadler provides an eloquent portrait of spinozas treatise, placing it firmly in its historical, religious, political, and philosophical setting. When it appeared in 1670, baruch spinozas theologicalpolitical treatise was denounced as the most dangerous book ever. Dec 09, 2011 upon being pseudonymously published in 1670, it quickly earned the sobriquet of being a book forged in hell, and was promptly banned throughout europe. Mar 08, 2012 to learn more about the fascinating work, its author, its reception and its influence have a look at steven nadlers a book forged in hell. In this book, i examine the philosophical, religious, and political theses of the work, as well as the philosophical influences on spinoza, the historical and political context of its composition and publication, and the uproar that followed its publication. One disturbed critic went so far as to call it a book forged in hell, written by the devil himself. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When it appeared in 1670, baruch spinozas theologicalpoliti. Steven nadlers most popular book is a book forged in hell.
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