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Dive into the radical world of Baruch Spinoza, the 17th-century philosopher excommunicated for equating God with Nature. Explore his geometrically proven Ethics, his profound insights into human psychology and emotions, and his pursuit of true freedom and blessedness despite widespread censorship and controversy.

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Grisar, PJ. "Have We Finally Discovered the Real Reason for Spinoza’s Excommunication?" The Forward, 18 Jan. 2024

"Mind and Body in Spinoza: A Radical Challenge to Cartesian Dualism." International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, vol. 6, issue 6, June 2025, pp. 1619-21.

Nadler, Steven. Spinoza's 'Ethics': An Introduction. Cambridge University Press, 2006.

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Nagasawa, Yujin. The Problem of Evil for Atheists. Oxford University Press, 2024.

Orji, Chidi Paul. "A Critique of Spinoza's Concept of Freewill and Determinism: A Philosophical Analysis." OCHENDO: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, 2024.

Phemister, Pauline. The Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz. Polity, 2006.

Sangiacomo, Andrea. "The Ontology of Determination: From Descartes to Spinoza." Science in Context, vol. 28, issue 4, Dec. 2015, pp. 515-43.

Schneider, Daniel. "A Spiritual Automaton: Spinoza, Reason, and the Letters to Blyenbergh." Society and Politics, vol. 7, no. 2 (14), Nov. 2013, pp. 160-75.

Schmitter, Amy M. "Spinoza on the Emotions." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, edited by Edward N. Zalta, 8 Apr. 2021. 

Sharp, Hasana. "Spinoza on the Fear of Solitude." Oxford Studies in Medieval Philosophy, vol. 10, edited by Robert Pasnau, Oxford University Press, 2022, pp. 140-.

Skorich, Jon. Review of The Rationalists: Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz, by Pauline Phemister. Denver Journal, May 2007

Spinoza, Baruch. Ethics. Floating Press, 2009.

Spinoza, Benedict de. A Spinoza Reader: The Ethics and Other Works. Edited and translated by Edwin Curley, Princeton University Press, 1994.

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Steenbakkers, Piet. Review of The Collected Works of Spinoza, Volume II, edited and translated by Edwin Curley. Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, 25 Feb. 2018, ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/the-collected-works-of-spinoza-volume-ii/. 

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"What Spinoza Can Teach Us About Living a Great Life." Big Think, 27 May 2025, bigthink.com/thinking/what-spinoza-can-teach-us-about-living-a-great-life/. Accessed 14 June 2024.

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Imprisoned, Boethius penned The Consolation of Philosophy, a unique blend of prose and verse exploring divine knowledge, free will, and the problem of evil. Discover its timeless influence on medieval thought.

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Explore Epictetus's Discourses and Selected Writings. We compare his "tough" philosophy with Seneca & Marcus Aurelius, and its ties to Cynicism & Epicureanism.

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Georgiadis, Vasileios, and Lazaros Sarigiannidis. "Epictetus’ stoic philosophy glance at resistance to change." International Journal of Organizational Analysis, ahead-of-print, Emerald Publishing Limited, 2 Jan. 2025.

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Gould, Josiah. Review of Epictetus: A Stoic and Socratic Guide to Life, by A. A. Long. Journal of the History of Philosophy, vol. 41, no. 2, Johns Hopkins University Press, Apr. 2003, pp. 268-269.

Griffin, Dermot M. "Stoicism in History & Modern Life." Philosophy Now, no. 157, n.d., philosophynow.org/issues/157/Stoicism_in_History_and_Modern_Life. 

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Pigliucci, Massimo. "Updating Epictetus And Stoicism For the 21st Century." Modern Stoicism, 19 Dec. 2020, modernstoicism.com/updating-epictetus-and-stoicism-for-the-21st-century-by-massimo-pigliucci/. Accessed 14 June 2024.

Powers, Nathan. Review of From Epicurus to Epictetus: Studies in Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy, by A. A. Long. Bryn Mawr Classical Review, no. 2007.05.42, Clarendon Press, 2007.

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Sellars, John. Review of Learning to Live Naturally: Stoic Ethics and its Modern Significance, by Christopher Gill. Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, 9 July 2023, ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/learning-to-live-naturally-stoic-ethics-and-its-modern-significance/.

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Lucretius's De Rerum Natura: a poetic journey into Epicurean atomism. Discover how "honeyed verse" unveils nature's truths, dispelling fear of gods and death. Essential ancient wisdom for a serene life.

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O’Keefe, Tim. "Lucretius' Arguments on the Swerve and Free Action." PhilArchive, 2023.

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"The rediscovery of Lucretius's, 'De Rerum Natura' helped shape the Renaissance... Was it considered as seminal during antiquity? : r/AskHistorians." Reddit, n.d.

"Rome Remembers: The Memory and Ethics in Lucretius' De Rerum Natura." Atlantis Press, n.d.

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"What's the most complete collection of Epicurus' works? : r/Epicureanism." Reddit, n.d.

Dive into Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals: Categorical Imperative, duty, and autonomy. Unpack universal moral laws, perfect and imperfect duties. Discover pure practical reason's non-consequentialist core. A concise guide to Kantian morality.

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Unlock Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: a philosophical landmark bridging rationalism & empiricism. This work establishes metaphysics as a science, defining reason's limits to allow for faith. Explore its complex structure (Aesthetic, Analytic, Dialectic). Essential for understanding knowledge and morality. Featuring insights from Guyer & Wood.

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Explore David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding! Discover its relation to his Treatise, his unique empiricism, profound skepticism, and the enduring critiques of his philosophy on knowledge, religion, and morality. A concise dive into Hume's intellectual journey.

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Dive into David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature, his ambitious attempt to apply the experimental method to human nature. Explore its foundational ideas on understanding, passions, and morals, and Hume's later reflections on this 'juvenile' but seminal work that aimed to revolutionize the sciences. Discover its impact and enduring philosophical principles.

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Explore John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding! Dive into the origins and limits of human knowledge, ideas, and perception. A foundational text in empiricism that shaped modern thought.

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Explore Aristotle's Politics: its core ideas on justice, governance, and ideal cities. We examine his critiques of Plato, delve into key philosophical concepts, and discuss the broader evolution of comparative political thought.

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