Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents xi
4. Volume I: The philosophy of Spinoza
5. Behind the Geometrical method 3
6. The Geometrical method 32
7. Definition of Substance and Mode 61
8. Unity of Substance 79
9. Simplicity of substance 112
10. Proofs of the existence of God 158
11. Extension and thought 214
12. Infinity of extension 262
13. The causality of god 296
14. Duration, Time, and Eternity 331
15. Modes 370
16. Necessity and Purtoselessness 400
17. Volume II: The philosophy of Spinoza
18. Body and Mind 443
19. The Cognitive Faculties 511
20. Truth 538
21. The Stages of Knowledge 571
22. Will 604
23. Emotions 620
24. Virtues 661
25. Love, immortality, and Blessedness 701
26. What is new in Spinoza? 771
27. List of editions of texts used 799
28. Index of References 807
29. Index of Terms 833
30. Index of subjects and names 841