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Robert Van de WeyerThe great philosophers, in their search to understand the meaning of things, have left behind great resources of insight into the human spirit which are as relevant today as ever. 'Philosophers Of The Spirit' introduces the modern reader to the wisdom of the great philosophers in an easily readable form which captures in a nutshell the essence of their ideas. These little books both inform and inspire.
Can we see divine unity in nature? Can human emotions be interpreted as divine guidance?
A Jew living in Holland in the seventeenth century, Spinoza was expelled by the synagogue for his radical views on religion, and was later vilified by Christian leaders. He rejected orthodox theism but remained deeply religious and developed a philosophy both rational and mystical.