An interview with rebecca goldstein, author of betraying. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood man often hidden behind the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the mystery of the breach between the philosopher and his jewish past. Radical eroticism examines the importance of womens contributions in fundamentally reconfiguring representations of sexuality across several areas of advanced artperformance, pop, postminimalism, and beyond. Baruch spinoza antonio damasio and rebecca goldstein youtube. Dec 14, 2017 king philosophy is a global organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence, both through our youtube channel and our reallife school located on 10 campuses around the world. The ethics can be a bit difficult to understand given the geometrical order it is written, but when it finally makes sense it is evident that it truly is very profound and influential deductive rationalist logic. In betraying spinoza, rebecca newberger goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshand blood. Aug 08, 2014 in betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood man often hidden beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the mystery of the breach between the. Jun 29, 2006 he went on to produce one of the most ambitious systems in the history of western philosophy, so ahead of its time that scientists today, from string theorists to neurobiologists, count themselves among spinoza s progeny. Excommunicated by amsterdam jewry in 1656, the not deeply chagrined 23yearold spinoza did not become a calvinist. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mindbody problem, properties of light, 36 arguments for the existence of god. Spinozas first thinking results, which regarded the bible as an historical writing collection of different humans thus by no means written by god, led him to be excommunicated from the dutch community of portuguese jews.
The excommunicated spinoza, no less than his excommunicators, was responding to europes first experiment with racial antisemitism. The humanist interview with rebecca newberger goldstein. Then he invites her to visit him and his new family in africa, and grace soon realizes that even in divided families, love can prove boundless. Rebecca goldstein is currently considered a single author. Rebecca newberger goldstein national endowment for the. In 36 arguments for the existence of god, rebecca newberger goldstein explores the rapture and torments of religious experience in all its variety. Betraying spinoza combined her continuing interest in jewish ideas, history, and identity with an increasing focus on secularism, humanism, and.
Raised in a strict religious cult since she was a young girl, jenna has no connection to the outside world beyond vague flashes of memory that seem to be from another life. A work of fiction, and nonfiction studies of kurt godel and baruch spinoza. Goldstein argues that the trauma of the inquisitions persecution. The renegade jew who gave us modernity, published by schocken. The renegade jew who gave us modernity jewish encounters by rebecca goldstein 11aug2009 paperback on. Edna beilenson was active in the typophiles, a body of men surrounded by paul. Goldstein argues that the trauma of the inquisitions persecution of its forced jewish converts plays itself out in spinozas philosophy. She accepts, but it doesnt take long before travis realizes he doesnt want her in his life as an employee, but as something so much more. Imperial benevolence by scott laderman, tim gruenewald. In betraying spinoza, rebecca newberger goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood. Baruch spinoza antonio damasio and rebecca goldstein. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The renegade jew who gave us modernity rebecca goldstein. The renegade jew who gave us modernity 2006 by asking why a book on spinoza is appropriate for as series of books called jewish encounters which the publisher describes as a project devoted to the promotion of jewish literature, culture, and ideas. Buy straight from the heart by pamela wallace online at alibris. Part of the jewish encounter seriesin 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of twentythree, he became the most famous. There is much to admire in rebecca goldsteins fascinating examination of the life and thought of benedictus spinoza, the philosopher who was excommunicated in 1656 by the amsterdam jewish. As a lastditch effort to convince her to stay, he offers her an allexpense paid weekend trip to his familys remote wilderness lodge. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood man often hidden beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the. The renegade jew who gave us modernity jewish encounters series rebecca goldstein on. The 200708 jewish community endowment fund lecture with. Investigating multiple genres of popular culture alongside contemporary u. Joy, sorrow, and the feeling brain that spinoza s view of the relationship between mind and brain, as well as the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the.
A highly personal meditation on spinoza rebecca goldstein begins her study betraying spinoza. She has written ten books, both fiction and nonfiction. He not only conversed with spinozas intimates in amsterdam but also read and extracted his books. Philosopher rebecca goldstein recommends both the books that made the best case. Baruch spinoza thought reason could do it all, but experience tells us otherwise. Goldstein has elucidated the ideas of spinoza and godel, while in fiction, she deploys wit and drama to help us understand the great human conflict between thought and feeling. Online resources the spinoza research network on facebook. A work of fiction and nonfiction studies of kurt godel and baruch spinoza. Einstein tried to express these feelings clearly, both for himself and all of those who wanted a simple answer from him about his faith. Jun 18, 2006 goldstein, a novelist and professor of philosophy, ruefully fears that we have to betray spinoza constantly, not just religiously, but by yielding to any human affect, love included. Spinoza s pantheistic and monistic conception of the universe is absolutely awesome. An macat library 1st edition 9781912303144, 9780429939778.
Help us create the kind of literary community youve always dreamed of. In addition to numerous writing awards, shes received the macarthur genius award, a guggenheim fellowship, and a. This is a necessary and urgent read for anyone concerned about the united states endless wars. How spinoza thought about the mind and how spinoza s mind thought the 200708 jewish community endowment fund lecture october 25, 2007 rebecca goldstein, author of betraying. Rebecca goldstein is fully right in surmising that locke was influenced by spinozas ideas and so mediated towards their further effect on the making of america. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mindbody problem, properties of light, and 36 arguments for the existence of god. Rebecca goldsteins poignant brief life of spinoza seems free of any ambivalence toward him, perhaps because she studies him as a melancholy instance of the increasingly vexed question of jewish identity. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein, 9780805211597, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
To anatomize influence, you may well begin with its greatest denier, baruch spinoza. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mindbody. Proud atheists steven pinker and rebecca goldstein, americas brainiest couple, confess that belonging to one of americas most reviled subcultures doesnt mean they. A leading neurobiologist, antonio damasio, argues in his looking for spinoza. Indignation 9780547054841 by roth, philip and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and intellectually captivating, it is a luminous and intoxicating novel. Betraying spinoza the renegade jew who gave us modernity r. Rebecca goldsteins book is an attempt to thank spinoza for his persistance. Betraying spinoza, by rebecca goldstein the new york times. His ethics exiles contingency, singularity and all scenes.
Apr 29, 2010 rebecca newberger goldstein is a philosopher and acclaimed author whose other books include the novels the mindbody problem, the dark sister, and mazel, along with biographical studies of kurt godel and baruch spinoza. Rebecca newberger goldsteins introduction to the subject of spinoza came when she was a schoolgirl, and her teacher did not paint a flattering picture of him, spinoza having been excommunicated from the jewish community of amsterdam for disbelief of many things, one being that moses could have written the torah. Rebecca goldstein talked about her book, betraying spinoza. Part of the jewish encounter series in 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza. About rebecca goldstein rebecca goldstein is a macarthur fellow, a professor of philosophy, and the author of five novels and a collection of short stories.
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Rebecca goldstein begins her study betraying spinoza. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Rebecca goldstein, author of betraying spinoza, the renegade jew who gave us modernity. Rebecca newberger goldstein born february 23, 1950 is an american philosopher, novelist and public intellectual. She described the 17thcentury jewish philosopher baruch spinoza who was. Goldstein march 28 april 1, 2011 alcohol can be made out of many things. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mind body.
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