Spinoza's Geometry of Power
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Spinoza's Geometry of Power

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Spinoza's Geometry of Power

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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.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2011
ISBN
9781139153867
Topic
Philosophy
Subtopic
Modern Philosophy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. SPINOZA’S GEOMETRY OF POWER
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Other sources
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1: Spinoza on being
  11. CHAPTER 2: Causation and geometry
  12. CHAPTER 3: Power, existence, activity
  13. CHAPTER 4: The derivation of the conatus doctrine
  14. CHAPTER 5: The meaning of the conatus doctrine
  15. CHAPTER 6: Geometrical dynamics of individuality
  16. Conclusion
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index