Piety, peace, and the freedom to philosophize

"The eleven essays contained in this volume were composed by members of the North American Spinoza Society. They exhibit the fruits of the research, investigation, and erudition of an array of established Spinoza scholars as well as newer students of Spinoza whose interpretations of his philosophical doctrines are receiving critical acclaim. The essays contained here represent the first English language collection of works dedicated exclusively to topics, problems, or questions raised by the teachings found in Baruch Spinoza's Tractatus theologico-politicus."--Jacket. "This anthology is an excellent collection for students and scholars of Spinoza, the history of early modern philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and those concerned with "theologico-political" questions."--Jacket.