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Alex Silverman
Philosophical lecturer and presenter who delivered a live talk on Spinoza at the 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference; featured speaker on the Ayn Rand Institute Podcast for this episode.
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Dec 8, 2025
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Spinoza: A Hero of the Enlightenment
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In this engaging talk, Alex Silverman, a philosophical lecturer, explores the life and ideas of Baruch Spinoza, a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment. He delves into Spinoza's excommunication and the risks he encountered for advocating reason and freedom. The discussion highlights Spinoza’s critique of religion, ethical egoism, and his vision of God as nature. Silverman also emphasizes the importance of freedom of thought and Spinoza's enduring influence on Enlightenment ideals, making a compelling case for his legacy in our pursuit of knowledge.
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