Polka, Brayton:
Between Philosophy and Religion : Spinoza, the Bible, and Modernity [2 Vol.] : Volume I: Hermeneutics and Ontology
Volume II: Politics and Ethics

Lanham [e.a.] : Lexington, 2007. - Vol 1: XII, 276; Vol 2: XV, 333 pp. - (Lexington Books).

Works contained: Vol 1: Preface: VII-XII ; 1. Introduction: The Challenge of Spinoza to Modernity: 1-22; 2. The Bible and Hermeneutics: 23-141; 3. The Ontological Argument and Modernity: The Relationship between thought and existence: 143-210; 4. Conclusion: Hermeneutics and Ontology: 211-235; Appendix 1: Critical Commentary on Works relating to Spinoza, the Bible, and Modernity: 237-250; Appendix 2: Strauss on the Bible, Philosophy, and Modernity: 251-264
Vol 2: Preface: VII-XV; 1. Consciousness, Desire, and the Duality of Existence: 1-141; 2. Between Politics and Ethics: The Relationship between Democratic Freedom and Eternal Freedom: 143-287. Conclusion: Modernity in Light of Spinoza: 289-325
Contains bibliography: 1: 265-271 ; 2: 331-333
Other editions / translations: Erneut/again: Paperback ed. - 2010

Literature type: Monographs
Language: English
Thematic areas: Metaphysics / ontology, Epistemology / methodology / philosophy of mind, Anthropology / psychology / doctrine of affections / body and mind, Ethics, Philosophy of politics and law, Theology / biblical hermeneutics / philosophy of religion, Reception history
Subject: E, Ep., Complete Works, TP, TTP
Subject (individuals): Strauss, Leo

Works reviewed: Goetschel, Willi (2009)
Klassen, Matthew (2007) [Vol. 1]
Levene, Nancy (2010)

Complete bibliographic evaluation: yes
Autopsy: yes
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