This 1925 biography of the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza offers a detailed account of his life and thought. The book draws on both primary sources and secondary literature to construct a comprehensive picture of Spinoza's religious and political views, as well as his pioneering work in metaphysics and ethics. The author argues that Spinoza was a deeply spiritual thinker who sought to reconcile reason and faith, and situates his philosophy within the broader context of Western intellectual history.

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