CONTENTS

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Preface[v]
The Life of Spinoza[xi]
Introduction to the Philosophy of Spinoza[xxvii]
FIRST PART
on god
chapter
I.Of Superstition[3]
II.Of the Interpretation of Scripture[11]
III.Of Prophets and Prophecy[36]
IV.Of the Vocation of the Hebrews[64]
V.Of the Divine Law[71]
VI.Of the Ceremonial Law[88]
VII.Of Miracles[103]
VIII.Of the Divine Nature[122]
SECOND PART
on man
IX.The Nature and Origin of the Human Mind[155]
X.The Nature and Extent of Human Knowledge[173]
XI.Determinism and Morals[191]
XII.The Origin and Nature of the Emotions[211]
XIII.The Psychology of the Emotions[236]
THIRD PART
on man's well-being
XIV.Of Human Bondage[251]
XV.The Foundations of the Moral Life[266]
XVI.Of the Foundations of a State[297]
XVII.Of Supreme Authorities[314]
XVIII.Freedom of Thought and Speech[333]
XIX.Of Human Freedom[345]
XX.Of Human Blessedness and the Eternity of the Mind[361]
Appendix[377]