Podcast appearances and mentions of benedict spinoza

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Spinoza advocated for a naturalistic reading of the Old Testament focused upon moral examples and teaching as opposed to history and truth.

René Descartes, ham med "cogito ergo sum" - "Jeg tænker, altså er jeg"Benedict Spinoza: Den rationalistiske mystiker

Today's podcast follows the previous episode in a discussion of Benedict Spinoza's book Ethics. I found his ideas to be incredibly eye-opening, so I wanted to dedicate an episode here to discussing them and the key learnings I took from the book. I sincerely believe that his conception of the good life is one that could benefit all of us. As always, thanks so much for listening. I am so grateful to you for engaging with me and these ideas. Much Love ❤️ and please take care. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matt-best/support

It’s the birthday of mathematician and philosopher Benedict Spinoza (1632), who only published three books in his lifetime, afraid he'd be branded a heretic.

Our story begins with the pre-history of modern Jewish philosophy and the radical writings of Benedict Spinoza, who considered the Enlightenment’s challenges to Judaism, and found Judaism wanting. We then meet Moses Mendelssohn, the first traditional Jew to engage with the Enlightenment and mount a sophisticated defense of Judaism.Further reading:Moses Mendelssohn, Jerusalem, translated by Allan Arkush (102-139)

George H. Smith criticizes some features of Benedict Spinoza’s political theory, especially his theory of rights.Originally published in essay form on July 24, 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

George H. Smith explains the fundamentals of Benedict Spinoza’s theory of rights and government.Originally published in essay form on July 17, 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

George H. Smith continues his discussion of Benedict Spinoza by explaining how he defended freedom of religion and speech.Originally published in essay form on July 10, 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

George H. Smith explains why Benedict Spinoza’s Theologico-Political Treatise became one of the most scandalous books ever published.Originally published in essay form on May 29, 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

George H. Smith discusses Benedict Spinoza’s controversial ideas about God, religion, and his criticism of the Design Argument.Originally published in essay form on May 22, 2015. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Bible study for atheists looks at what Thomas Jefferson meant when he wrote about God in the Declaration of Independence. Many evangelical or political Christians argue that the US is a "Christian" country because Jefferson used the word. Michael Goldfarb challenges that idea which explores the Enlightenment use of God as Nature. Far from the scriptural understanding of the Judeo-Christian divinity. He traces Jefferson's ideas back to those of Enlightenment philosopher Benedict Spinoza. He uses Spinoza's own bible study as a way of explaining what the founding father's intentions were. Spinoza, who wrote in Latin, coined the phrase Deus sive natura, God or Nature. Nature for Spinoza is is all there is. YOu can call it God if you like but it does not cause itself, or create itself. It is not the creator God of the Bible, anthropomorphized, and directing the fate of human beings and particularly the Israelites, his chosen people. This was pretty revolutionary theory, for the late 17th century. By the late 18th century Jefferson and the Founders were moving it out of the realm of speculation and putting it into practice in the Bill of Rights, the First Amendment to the Constitution. This is the second Bible Study for Atheists, a semi-regular feature of the FRDH podcast. Response to the first Bible Study for Atheists was overwhelmingly positive and is still regularly listened to at the FRDH podcast website. This edition of Bible Study for Atheists will provide background for those who wish to keep religion out of government in America and need to argue with evangelical friends and neighbors about why.

We live in fearful times. All over the world renewed wars of religion are being fought. Politicians exploit our fears of one another in order to win power. 350 years ago, the philosopher Benedict Spinoza put his very, big brain to work on the problem of religion in politics. His theories led to the Enlightenment and its ideas of democracy and the separation of Church and State in the role of government. To do this he had to argue that God was not the God of the Bible. Spinoza’s reward: excommunication. But no threat could stop him imagining a new kind of liberty. Michael Goldfarb tells the story of Spinoza with the help of philosophers and musicians in a programme that will make listeners think and reflect on the big questions of life, the universe and our place in it.

Cultural History: A biographical sketch of the philosopher Spinoza and his thought, particularly focused on the relationship between government and religion.