Bravman is lying next to his girlfriend recounting the night his father passed away when he was eight.
HeMy favorite section goes something like this:
Bravman is lying next to his girlfriend recounting the night his father passed away when he was eight.
He says, "I knew when I went into my parent's bedroom if I screamed only one of them would wake up." Girlfriend asks, "Is that the night your father died?" Bravman answers, "It doesn't matter how anything happens."...more
I think this is the first book of strict philosophy I have ever read. I was really impressed by the structure of logic constructed to create a whole fI think this is the first book of strict philosophy I have ever read. I was really impressed by the structure of logic constructed to create a whole framework of perception. There were hardly any analogies at all, just pure explanation of Spinoza's ideas. A seemingly full proof of the immanence but not emanence of G-d and the purpose of creation as an expression of His mysterious and emotionless Will. Also, a proof for the purpose of existence as making connections to the unity of Being and the joy that creates.
What could be more important than having a proof for finding expressive joy?
Maybe just laughing....
I AM READING IT AGAIN it is a tough and fascinating book.
I finished it again, I think I have a better handle on the relationships between Substance, attributes, and modes. Attempting to apply this philosophy to life is fun but I am unclear if I really "get it". I am still figuring out what exactly for myself would be passive and active affections....more
One of the sweetest fables. When I first read it in high school this book opened up my life to seek a more spiritual existence. I am grateful for thisOne of the sweetest fables. When I first read it in high school this book opened up my life to seek a more spiritual existence. I am grateful for this book....more
Provides historical context for Spinoza's philosophy and the author sublimates her Jewish identity through her investigation of Spinoza.
I most apprecProvides historical context for Spinoza's philosophy and the author sublimates her Jewish identity through her investigation of Spinoza.
I most appreciated getting a sense for the Dutch Jewish community where Spinoza lived and was excommunicated. Being excommunicated seems intellectually liberating. ...more
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