Suhamy, Ariel:
La colère peut-elle être juste? : La raison face aux ordres absurdes dans le 'Traité théologico-politique'

In: Obéissance et rébellion chez Spinoza = Revue Internationale de Philosophie 295, 1 (2021), 73-89

Literature type: Articles
Language: French
Thematic areas: Epistemology / methodology / philosophy of mind, Anthropology / psychology / doctrine of affections / body and mind, Philosophy of politics and law

English commentary: "Spinoza sometimes speaks of “justified anger,” which seems to be a contradiction in terms, for how could this sad emotion take on more than the mere appearance of justice? If, however, reason demands that we abide by even “the most absurd” orders from the sovereign, this very absurdity triggers the anger of the most honest citizens and threatens sovereignty itself." (abstract)

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