Her guardian articles include series on kierkegaard, spinoza, bertrand russell, and the problem of evil. Clare carlisle is the author of philosopher of the heart 4. She discusses george eliots intellectual formation, her interest in spinoza, the circumstances of her translation of the ethics, and the influence of spinozas ideas on her literary work. This fine book will encourage extended analysis of eliots relationship to spinozas thought, a subject that has been undervalued and underexplored in the criticism.
Spinozas ethics, translated by george eliot five books expert. Contribution to journal article spinoza s philosophy of religious life. Spinozas acquiescentia clare carlisle abstract spinozas account of. For aristotle, excellence is not an act but a habit, and hume regards habit as the great guide of life.
She grew up in manchester, studied philosophy and theology at cambridge, and now lives in hackney. In the event things got worse, and spinoza gave up the idea of publishing the ethics, believing that it would create such a cloud of hostility as to obscure, in the minds even of reasonable people, the real meaning of its arguments. We are not autonomous individuals but part of a greater whole, says spinoza, and there is no such thing as human free will. November 20 spinoza, p6 understanding the emotions written by clare carlisle. Her last book, on habit, was named outstanding academic title of 2014 by choice, and she has recently edited george eliots translation of spinoza s ethics. Clare carlisle s on habit is a rich and stimulating book on a topic that, despite having long been a key feature of western thinking, has drifted from the forefront of philosophical debate. The influence of spinoza on george eliot is discussed in this interview on the best philosophical novels, with.
I dont want to suggest that eliot simply lifted spinozas philosophy out of the ethics, and translated it into fictional form. This article argues that spinoza s account of the eternity of the mind in part v of the ethics offers a reinterpretation of the christian doctrine of eternal life. Spinozas ethics, translated by george eliot five books. Review clare carlisle s on habit is a rich and stimulating book on a topic that, despite having long been a key feature of western thinking, has drifted from the forefront of philosophical debate. This text serves as a timely reminder of the remarkably broad range of philosophical issues that reflection on habit covers. For this 17th century outsider, philosophy is like a spiritual practice, whose goal is happiness and liberation. Clare carlisles spinoza walkthrough via the guardian. Clare carlisle is an unknown at kings college london, department of philosophy. In this book, spinoza argues that the way to blessedness or salvation for each person involves an expansion of the mind towards an intuitive understanding of god, of. Clare carlisle research portal, kings college, london. November 20 spinoza, p8 reading the ethics written by clare carlisle. The karen armstrong book i keep referring to is the case for god, and at the end wes recommends matthew stewarts the courtier and the heretic.
She asks whether habit is a reliable form of knowledge by examining the contrasting interpretations of habitual thinking offered by spinoza and hume. Davide monaco this is a scholarly edition of eliots translation of spinoza s ethics, which today reads as a fresh, elegant and faithful rendering of the original latin text. Clare carlisle editor of spinozas ethics goodreads. Reading the ethics clare carlisle in this final instalment, how the ethics is not just a philosophical treatise, but also a training manual for a philosophical way of life. An authoritative edition of george eliots elegant translation of spinozas greatest. She discusses george eliots intellectual formation, her interest in spinoza, the circumstances of her translation of the ethics, and the influence of spinoza s ideas on her literary work.
Hopefully some spinoza nerds to help up vote this as well. Clare carlisle 2015 british journal for the history of philosophy 23 3. She is the author of three books on kierkegaard, including kierkegaards philosophy of becoming. By understanding our emotions, whether positive or negative, we gain in power and therefore happiness, argues spinoza. On habit ebook by clare carlisle 97816725692 rakuten kobo. Carlisle shows how the philosophy of habit not only anticipates the discoveries of recent neuroscience but illuminates their ethical significance. Philosophy as a way of life clare carlisle opinion. The restless life of soren kierkegaard, on habit, and kierkegaards philosophy of becoming. In this book, spinoza argues that the way to blessedness or salvation for each person involves an expansion of the mind towards an intuitive understanding of god, of the whole of nature and its.
Contribution to journal article spinozas philosophy of religious life. Her last book, on habit, was named outstanding academic title of 2014 by choice, and she has recently edited george eliots translation of spinozas ethics. An authoritative edition of george eliots elegant translation of spinoza s greatest philosophical work. Does habit help or hinder the practice of philosophy. In 1841, after moving with her father to the outskirts of coventry, she entered a circle of freethinking intellectuals who expanded her cultural horizons, giving her access to a cosmopolitan world of literature, art, science and philosophy. Spinozas acquiescentia research portal, kings college, london. This text serves as a timely reminder of the remarkably broad range of.
Clare carlisle s introduction places the ethics in its seventeenthcentury context and explains its key philosophical claims. Daniel johnson, standpoint carlisles imaginative structure and lucid prose are not the only refreshing things about this philosophical biography. For spinoza, acquiescentia is an inherently cognitive affect, since it involves an idea of oneself as the cause of ones joy. For spinoza, acquiescentia is an inherently cognitive affect, since it involves an idea of. Mar 29, 2011 clare carlisles spinoza walkthrough via the guardian march 29, 2011 by mark linsenmayer 2 comments i just stumbled across an 8 part series on spinoza discussed by us here, completed today and begun here on 2711, written by u. Of course, spinozas distinctive views about god were enough to draw the charge of atheism from many of his contemporaries. In this thoughtprovoking book clare carlisle examines habit from a philosophical standpoint. I just stumbled across an 8 part series on spinoza discussed by us here, completed today and begun here on 2711, written by u. Explore books by clare carlisle with our selection at.
Pdf spinozas acquiescentia clare carlisle academia. Apr 24, 2014 clare carlisles on habit is a rich and stimulating book on a topic that, despite having long been a key feature of western thinking, has drifted from the forefront of philosophical debate. She is the author of multiple books on kierkegaard, most recently the new biography philosopher of the heart. This splendid edition makes eliots translation of the ethics available to todays readers while also tracing eliots deep engagement with spinoza both before and after she wrote the novels that established her as one of english literatures greatest writers. On habit by clare carlisle overdrive rakuten overdrive. On habit ebook di clare carlisle 97816725692 rakuten kobo. She was acquainted with the ideas of many philosophersincluding aristotle, kant, hegel, mill, auguste comte and ludwig feuerbachand she blended their insights with her own vision of human life, which responded to her particular historical and geographical.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of clare carlisle books online. About clare carlisle clare carlisle is lecturer in philosophy of religion at kings college london. The book is edited by clare carlisle, a philosopher at kings college london, whose introduction details the influence of spinoza on george eliots later literary. In this final installment, how the ethics is not just a philosophical treatise, but also a training manual for a philosophical way of life. Clare carlisle s introduction places the ethics in its seventeenthcentury context and. On habit ebook di clare carlisle 97816725692 rakuten. An authoritative edition of george eliots elegant translation of spinozas greatest philosophical work. Essays on spinoza, spinozism and spinoza scholarship. Philip davis, author of the transferred life of george eliot this book is truly exciting, not only as a work of historical scholarship but also as a genuine work of philosophy that brings to the fore another kind of spinozism that has barely been studied thus. She is a regular contributor to the times literary supplement and has written dozens of articles on philosophy for the guardian. Her book powerfully shares that passion, and that urgency. On habit 1st edition clare carlisle routledge book. One place to read the earlier spinoza book i refer to, a short treatise on god, man, and his wellbeing 1660, is here.
The best books on kierkegaard five books expert recommendations. Clare carlisles introduction places the ethics in its seventeenthcentury. Clare carlisle tresch writes regularly on philosophy, religion and ethics for the guardian and the times literary supplement. Although briefly and perhaps superficially expressed, these differences might seem to preclude any serious scholarship on these two thinkers, and thus the secondary literature on the relationship between spinoza and kierkegaard is scant. As she writes, he spoke of, and to, a deep need for god within the human heart a need for love, for wisdom, for peace and he did so with a rare and passionate urgency. In the third book of the ethics, spinoza writes that he intends to consider human emotions as if the surfaces of lines, planes or solids. Spinoza s account of acquiescentia has been obscured by inconsistent translations of acquiescentia, and forms of the verb acquiescere, in the standard english edition of the ethics. Shop amongst our popular books, including 8, spinoza s ethics, philosopher of the heart and more from clare carlisle. Clare carlisles introduction places the ethics in its seventeenthcentury context and explains its key philosophical claims. If anyone can gain access and obtain this book it would be highly appreciated. Clare carlisles philosopher of the heart is one of the best biographies of modern masters by a new generation of women scholars. Clare carlisle is reader in philosophy and theology at kings college, london. Clare carlisle is a reader in philosophy and theology at kings college london and a regular contributor to the times literary supplement. Follow them to stay up to date with their professional activities in philosophy, and browse their publications such as spinozas acquiescentia.
Pdf spinoza on eternal life clare carlisle academia. If habit is both a blessing and a curse, how can we live well in our habits. Spinozas most famous and provocative idea is that god is. Clare carlisle is a reader in philosophy and theology at kings college london.
Carlisle does an impressive job of presenting a wide range of broad. Buy on habit thinking in action by carlisle, clare isbn. The influence of spinoza on george eliot is discussed in this interview on the best philosophical novels, with philosopher and novelist rebecca goldstein. The book is edited by clare carlisle, a philosopher at kings college london, whose introduction details the influence of spinoza on george eliots later literary work. Spinozas acquiescentia research portal, kings college. Spinozas account of acquiescentia has been obscured by inconsistent translations of acquiescentia, and forms of the verb acquiescere, in the standard english edition of the ethics. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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