

Dialectics Deep Dive II: The Philosophy of Spinoza & God-as-Nature
13 snips Jun 12, 2021
Explore the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza with expert Matthew Furlong. Topics include Spinoza's influence on society, his philosophical ideas, and the contrast with Descartes' philosophy. Delve into Spinoza's unique writing method, the concept of substance, and God as nature. Discover Spinoza's resolve against societal pressures and his intertwined view of the universe.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Philosophical Ideas of Spinoza and Dialectics
02:26 • 6min
Spinoza: Life, Philosophy, and Exile
08:54 • 17min
A Heroic Philosopher's Resolve Against Societal Pressures
26:06 • 3min
Spinoza's Influence and Critique of Cartesian Philosophy
29:24 • 23min
Academic vs Scholar vs Practitioner: Unraveling Distinctions
52:19 • 15min
Unraveling Spinoza's Geometrical Method
01:07:33 • 23min
Exploration of Tragic Church Scandal and Critique of Philosophical Impact
01:30:51 • 2min
Exploring Spinoza's Concept of Substance
01:32:44 • 15min
Exploring Spinoza's Unified Universe
01:48:00 • 21min