Oct 09, 2018 philosopher jonathan ree unravels the story within spinozas knotty work of 17th century rationalism, the ethics. Prefatory explanation it must be remarked at once that i am editor of this volume only in that i had the honor of presiding at the symposium on spinoza and the sciences at which a number of these papers were presented exceptions are those by hans jonas, richard popkin, joe vanzandt and our four. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Popkin december 27, 1923april 14, 2005 was one of the most influential historians of philosophy of the second half of the twentieth century his 1960 work the history of scepticism from erasmus to descartes introduced many historians to a previously unrecognised influence on western thought in the seventeenth century, the pyrrhonian scepticism of sextus empiricus. Popkins work has already inspired further work by othersand the new edition takes account of this, most importantly the work of charles schmitt. This is a thoroughly revised and expanded edition of richard popkin s classic the history of scepticism, first published in 1960, revised in 1979, and since translated into numerous foreign languages. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza by richard h. Uncorrected paperswallace matson 4 excellent essays on spinoza start there. Richard popkin a philosopher grappling with notions of god and scepticism. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza volume 226 of campus berkeley volume 226 of campus berkeley, calif. Richard henry popkin, a historian of philosophy and its particular tradition of skeptical thought, died on thursday at a hospital in santa monica, calif. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza paperback by richard h. Richard popkin, historian of philosophy and skepticism. Richard henry popkin december 27, 1923 april 14, 2005 was an academic philosopher who specialized in the history of enlightenment philosophy and early modern antidogmatism.
Richard popkins carefully researched book makes the reader realize that much of what he may have read or heard about spinoza is really glib and uninformed, no matter how erudite the source might seem. From hume to spinoza an attempt to make good on a popkin request ii. Spinoza oneworld philosophers kindle edition by popkin. The columbia history of western philosophy columbia. Spinoza is known to have read mystical versions of pantheism available in his time.
May 07, 2005 richard popkin a philosopher grappling with notions of god and scepticism. This is a concise but comprehensive introduction to a key figure in the history of modern philosophy, benedict spinoza. We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Pantheism is an eighteenth century word, and refers to a doctrine in which god is identified with nature. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza book. Popkin s unparalleled scholarship and a wealth of historical and philosophical sources to highlight the real influences behind spinoza s thought. The philosophy of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by richard h popkin book 23. The author has beautifully illustrated this book making it a pleasure to the mind for all bookworms.
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This book in the eight book series readings in the history of philosophy is organized chronologically by distinguished experts. He attracted mainstream readers with such books as his 1966 the second oswald. His history of scepticism and his many other publications demonstrated the centrality of the problem of skepticism in the development of modern thought, the intimate connections between philosophy and religion, and the importance of contacts between jewish and christian. Richard popkins short book is the best introduction to spinoza on the market today, for students, academics, or those with a general interest in western philosophy and intellectual history. The case for a conspiracy theory, about the assassination of john f. The two new chapters extend the story as far as spinoza, with special reference to the beginnings of biblical criticism. From plato to wittgenstein and from aquinas to heidegger, this volume provides lively, indepth, and uptodate historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of. Popkin from the vantage point of comparative philosophy and buddhist hermeneutics 6. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza by richard. Popkin doesnt write polemically, but his precise attempts to document what we think we know about spinoza cast a complex and surprisingly. Popkins spinoza sarah hutton schreef een gedegen en informatief overzichtsartikel over hem, popkins spinoza. Popkin played a major role in generating interest in newtons legacy of nonscientific.
This authoritative work of historical scholarship has been revised. This authoritative work of historical scholarship has been revised throughout, including new material on. His 1960 work the history of scepticism from erasmus to descartes introduced many historians to a previously unrecognised influence on western thought in the seventeenth century, the pyrrhonian scepticism of sextus empiricus. His 1960 work the history of scepticism from erasmus to descartes 1 introduced one previously unrecognized influence on western thought in the seventeenth century. Philosophy of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries ebook. It skillfully illustrates the contributions and influence of the major figures of 16th and 17th century philosophers, from vespucci to bayle. Popkin 19232005 transformed the study of the history of philosophy in the second half of the twentieth century. Popkin has written a concise and balanced introduction to the life and work of baruch spinoza. A concluding article, by popkins son jeremy popkin, draws on private letters to provide a picture of popkins life and career in his own words, revealing the richness of the documents now. His 1960 work the history of scepticism from erasmus to descartes 1 introduced one previously unrecognized influence on western thought in the seventeenth century, the pyrrhonian scepticism of sextus empiricus. Popkin s work has already inspired further work by othersand the new edition takes account of this, most importantly the work of charles schmitt.
It clearly explicates the more difficult aspects of spinozas philosophy, but more importantly, locates spinozas thought in his own time and context. Popkins unparalleled scholarship and a wealth of historical and philosophical sources to highlight the real influences behind spinozas thought. Betraying spinoza rebecca goldstein on her book betraying spinoza. As an author, popkin published his most durable book, the history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza, in 1960, and continued updating it through a 2003 edition. Recent essays on natural philosophy, theology and biblical criticism in the netherlands of spinozas time and the british isles of newtons time. Popkin published his most durable book, the history of skepticism from erasmus to spinoza, in 1960, and continued updating it through a 2003 edition.
Richard henry popkin, the history of scepticism from erasmus. The philosophy of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Philosophy of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Richard popkins contributions to intellectual history 4. Nov 24, 2018 betraying spinoza rebecca goldstein on her book betraying spinoza. University of california press, 9780520038769, 360pp. Apr 18, 2005 as an author, popkin published his most durable book, the history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza, in 1960, and continued updating it through a 2003 edition. The philosophy of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries 9780029254905 by richard popkin. The history of scepticism from erasmus to spinoza by richard h popkin book 31 editions published. Popkin reconstructs spinoza the man, and his theories, contrasting these findings with some of the popularity held misconceptions. Richard popkin has assembled 63 leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of western philosophical traditions.