Valtteri viljanen a compelling view of existence as a realization of power, possessing an internal structure akin to that of geometrical objects. Spinozas essentialism in the short treatise oxford. Thus spinoza s ethical aim of increasing our activity is connected to making our minds more eternal and achieving a kind of salvation. Moreover, like bennetts book, viljanen s is such that even though one can disagree or agree with its thesis as much as one likes, clearly this is a work that cannot be ignored. This allows us not only to better understand the work itself but also to obtain a firmer grasp of the nature of its authors whole philosophical enterprise. Buy spinoza s philosophy of ratio by beth lord isbn. Written in an austere, geometrical fashion, the work teaches us how we should live, ending with an ethics in which the only thing good in itself is understanding. Mind, body, and morality new perspectives on descartes and. He is currently playing with pori assat in the finnish liiga. Reason and body in spinozas metaphysics, michael lebuffe 3. Baruch spinoza stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Valtteri viljanen, causal efficacy of representational. Spinozas philosophy of ratio edinburgh university press. Valtteri viljanen argues that underlying spinozas psychology and eth.
It is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and contested works of western philosophy. The london spinoza circle have organised four meetings for the coming spring and summer terms. Mindbody interaction and unity in spinoza, olli koistinen 8. Mar 18, 2019 the turn of the millennium has been marked by new developments in the study of early modern philosophy.
Another category spinoza in the history of philosophy will be constructed later to attend to commentary on spinozas work from the 17th century until the. Essays on spinoza s ethical theory kisner, matthew j. The geometrical order in the ethics piet steenbakkers. The concept of power and its role in spinozas metaphysics 2007 and of various. Spinozas essentialism in the short treatise oxford scholarship. In many ways, the essentialism found in the short treatise on god, man, and his wellbeing is in line with spinozas. The cambridge companion to spinozas ethics by olli koistinen. In the history of western thought, we can find a longstanding philosophical tendency to answer this question in terms of power. Spinozas whole philosophy depends on the basis of his definition of substance. A central goal of spinozas ethics is attaining virtue, which he conceives as consisting in our activity. View valtteri viljanens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
The turn of the millennium has been marked by new developments in the study of early modern philosophy. The book develops a new interpretation of spinoza s philosophy as a doctrine according to which genuine things exist and operate in ways as. Reviewed by michael della rocca, yale university it was an early instance of that very effective rhetorical move, youre as bad as spinoza. Another category spinoza in the history of philosophy will be constructed later to attend to commentary on spinoza s work from the 17th century until the. Valtteri viljanen argues that underlying spinoza s psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and every genuine thing is an entity of power endowed with an internal structure akin to that of geometrical objects. Spinoza and the inferential nature of thought, karolina hubner 9. Here are a list of secondary scholars who have published on spinoza either a monograph, editor of or author of chapter in an edited collection or an academic journal article. This will be restricted to 20th century scholarship onwards. Valtteri viljanen argues that underlying spinozas psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and every genuine thing. Viljanen debytoi novellit 2005 antologiassa, ja hanen esikoisteoksensa, novellikokoelma kaksiosainen mies, julkaistiin vuonna 2009. Substance monism and identity theory in spinoza andreas schmidt. Buy spinoza s geometry of power by valtteri viljanen isbn.
Valtteri viljanen researcher university of turku linkedin. In this book, valtteri viljanen develops a very lucid study of the fundamental role the concept of power plays in spinoza s system viljanen s book is one of the best books on spinoza s metaphysics written in english since a study of spinoza s ethics, published by bennett in 1984. Viljanens book is one of the best books on spinozas metaphysics written in english since a study of spinozas ethics, published by bennett in 1984. This chapter traces and explicates the rather consistent essentialist thread that runs through the short treatise. Since its publication in 1677, spinozas ethics has fascinated philosophers, novelists, and scientists alike. In this chapter, i argue that there is in the ethics an elab. A theologicopolitical treatise by spinoza the philosophy forum. This essay explains how spinozas ethics is connected to his claims about the eternity of the mind in part 5. My primary field of interest is the history of modern philosophy. Language, biblical interpretation and philosophy, guadalupe gonzalez dieguez editor. Giving an account of substance and mode and of existence and causality, viljanen explains the basic ideas of spinozas conception of god as nature, and he discusses some. Martin lenz university of groningen thursday 19th march. Valtteri viljanen argues that underlying spinozas psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and every genuine thing is an entity of power endowed with an. According to spinoza, we are most active when we use reason.
Moreover, like bennetts book, viljanens is such that even though one can disagree or agree with its thesis as much as one likes, clearly this is a work that cannot be ignored. Sangiacomo doet een nieuwe poging om spinozas idee over wat menselijk is te formuleren. Sangiacomo over wat bij spinoza mensen zijn bdspinoza. This allows spinoza to offer a theory of existence and of action human and nonhuman alike. Essays on spinozas ethical theory kisner, matthew j. Valtteri viljanen, spinozas geometry of power philpapers. Valtteri viljanen argues that underlying spinozas psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and. Giving an account of substance and mode and of existence and causality, viljanen explains the basic ideas of spinoza s conception of god as nature, and he discusses some. The textual history of spinoza s ethics piet steenbakkers. But whether this is a fair criticism of spinoza is the story of valtteri viljanens book. Spinozas geometry of power by valtteri viljanen, paperback.
Valtteri viljanen, department of philosophy, university. The mind and the body as one and the same thing in spinoza. Viljanen explains how we can attain this aim by explaining how the mind, for spinoza, can be eternal. Ontological argument philosophy existence justification. The world as active power studies in the history of. The problematic definition revisited, valtteri viljanen part iii. Valtteri viljanens research works university of turku, turku utu. Jan 15, 2020 at the next meeting of the london spinoza circle on thursday 23rd january 2020, 3 5pm, valtteri viljanen university of turku will speak on spinoza on scepticism, truth, and method location. Yet, in stating this, he doesnt actually explain what that is which is in itself, surely he doesnt mean the word substance, insofar as being in itself isnt an explanation of what a thing is but only how it is. Popular spinoza books showing 150 of 185 ethics paperback by. The third chapter of this companion, written by valtteri viljanen, is devoted to spinoza s ontology, and thus plunges us into the depths of the first part of the ethics.
Viljanen s book is one of the best books on spinoza s metaphysics written in english since a study of spinoza s ethics, published by bennett in 1984. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Birkbeck, university of london, dreyfus room, 26 russell square, london wc1b 5dq abstract. In other words, eternity, for spinoza, is an ethical aim. Buy spinozas geometry of power by valtteri viljanen isbn. The cambridge companion to spinozas ethics, book by olli. Valtteri viljanen at the london spinoza circle on thursday.
Spinozas biologizing of the mind in an aristotelian key, heidi m. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Juhani pietarinen, valtteri viljanen what is the ultimate explanatory factor for the existence of the world, for all its changing phenomena and the enduring order found in it. The cambridge companion to spinozas ethics edited by olli. In this talk, i offer a new interpretation of spinozas method of distinguishing the true ideas from the. Harmony in spinoza and his critics, timothy yenter 5. Spinoza s ethics, published in 1677, is considered his greatest work and one of historys most influential philosophical treatises.
Spinoza defines substance as, that which is in itself. Thus spinozas ethical aim of increasing our activity is connected to making our minds more eternal and achieving a kind of salvation. In particular, the philosophy of rene descartes has been reinterpreted in a number of important and exciting ways, specifically concerning his work on the mindbody union, the connection between objective and formal reality, and his status as a moral philosopher. In this book, valtteri viljanen develops a very lucid study of the fundamental role the concept of power plays in spinozas system. Written in an austere, geometrical fashion, the work teaches us how we should live, ending with an ethics in which the only thing good in itself is. In many ways, the essentialism found in the short treatise on god, man, and his wellbeing is in line with spinozas mature thought. In this book, valtteri viljanen develops a very lucid study of the fundamental role the concept of power plays in spinozas system viljanens book is one of the best books on spinozas metaphysics written in english since a study of spinozas ethics, published by bennett in 1984. Mind, body, and morality new perspectives on descartes.
The cambridge companion to spinoza s ethics cambridge. The cambridge companion to spinozas ethics by olli. The third chapter of this companion, written by valtteri viljanen, is devoted to spinozas ontology, and thus plunges us into the depths of the first part of the ethics. Marshall 2009 british journal for the history of philosophy 17 5. Ontological argument philosophy free download as powerpoint presentation. Spinozas philosophy of ratio edinburgh university press books. At the next meeting of the london spinoza circle on thursday 23rd january 2020, 3 5pm, valtteri viljanen university of turku will speak on. A series of essays, selected and translated, and with an introduction. Koistinen, olli, and viljanen, valtteri, introduction 125 in koistinen, ed. His life and philosophy have long attracted the attention of. Thursday 23rd january valtteri viljanen university of turku thursday 6th february. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
He chose a single word from that language for his device. Written in an austere, geometrical fashion, the work teaches us how we should live, ending with an. Thirdly, i argue that, contrary to the remarkable interpretation provided by valtteri viljanen, this ontological picture cannot be explained only by reference to formal causation but needs a genuine kind of efficient causation. Moreover, like bennetts book, viljanens is such that even though one can disagree or agree with its thesis as much as one likes, clearly this is. Spinozas geometry of power ebook by valtteri viljanen. Postal address department of cultural history university of turku 20014 turku finland. Valtteri viljanen born march 3, 1994 is a finnish ice hockey defenceman. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover valtteris connections and jobs at similar companies. Han on valmistunut filosofian maisteriksi helsingin yliopistosta vuonna 2008. The concept of power and its role in spinoza s metaphysics 2007 and of various articles on history of philosophy, especially on spinoza.
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