SPINOZA, Baruch (later Benedictus de, 1632-1677).] Tractatus theologico-politicus continens dissertationes aliquot, quibus ostenditur libertatem philosophandi non tantum salva pietate, & reipublicae pace posse concedi: sed eandem nisi cum pace reipublicae, ipsaque pietate tolli non posse . Hamburg: Henricus Künraht, 1670. First edition of Spinoza's philosophy, a 'crystal-clear exposition of the theory of natural right' (PMM). The Tractatus Theologico-Politicus (A Treatise on Political Theology) was Spinoza's first great work, blending the traditions of his Hebraic background with Cartesian rationalism, the philosophy he adopted following his break with Jewish orthodoxy in 1656. The Tractatus extends his ethical views into the realm of politics, and contains the first clear statement of the mutual independence of philosophy and religion. 'Man is moved to the knowledge and love of God; the love of God involves the love of our fellow men. Man, in order to obtain security, surrenders part of his right of independent action of State. But the State exists to give liberty, not to enslave; justice, wisdom and toleration are essential to the sovereign power' (PMM). The printing history of the Tractatus theologico-politicus is, in Fritz Bamberger's words, 'a complex and fascinating bibliographical tale.' Four editions were published with the 1670 date and Kunraht imprint. Of these, one actually appeared in 1672 and two were issued posthumously in 1677. This copy is of the true first edition, with page 104 misnumbered 304. Fritz Bamberger 'The Early Editions of Spinoza's Tractatus Theologico-Politicus ,' in: Studies in Bibliography and Booklore , vol. 5, 1962, pp.9-33, no. T1; PMM 153. Quarto (192 x 152mm). Roman, italic and Hebrew type, woodcut printer's device on title (without the final blank Gg2, title creased and soiled, with some creasing extending through the first 6 leaves with **2 corner chipped, faint waterstain from beginning through to gathering O tiny fore-edge stain from gathering Bb to the end, gathering H misbound). Contemporary vellum over pasteboard, yapp edges, titled in manuscript on spine (some light soiling, small horizontal split on spine); modern vellum.
SPINOZA, Baruch (later Benedictus de, 1632-1677).] Tractatus theologico-politicus continens dissertationes aliquot, quibus ostenditur libertatem philosophandi non tantum salva pietate, & reipublicae pace posse concedi: sed eandem nisi cum pace reipublicae, ipsaque pietate tolli non posse . Hamburg: Henricus Künraht, 1670. First edition of Spinoza's philosophy, a 'crystal-clear exposition of the theory of natural right' (PMM). The Tractatus Theologico-Politicus (A Treatise on Political Theology) was Spinoza's first great work, blending the traditions of his Hebraic background with Cartesian rationalism, the philosophy he adopted following his break with Jewish orthodoxy in 1656. The Tractatus extends his ethical views into the realm of politics, and contains the first clear statement of the mutual independence of philosophy and religion. 'Man is moved to the knowledge and love of God; the love of God involves the love of our fellow men. Man, in order to obtain security, surrenders part of his right of independent action of State. But the State exists to give liberty, not to enslave; justice, wisdom and toleration are essential to the sovereign power' (PMM). The printing history of the Tractatus theologico-politicus is, in Fritz Bamberger's words, 'a complex and fascinating bibliographical tale.' Four editions were published with the 1670 date and Kunraht imprint. Of these, one actually appeared in 1672 and two were issued posthumously in 1677. This copy is of the true first edition, with page 104 misnumbered 304. Fritz Bamberger 'The Early Editions of Spinoza's Tractatus Theologico-Politicus ,' in: Studies in Bibliography and Booklore , vol. 5, 1962, pp.9-33, no. T1; PMM 153. Quarto (192 x 152mm). Roman, italic and Hebrew type, woodcut printer's device on title (without the final blank Gg2, title creased and soiled, with some creasing extending through the first 6 leaves with **2 corner chipped, faint waterstain from beginning through to gathering O tiny fore-edge stain from gathering Bb to the end, gathering H misbound). Contemporary vellum over pasteboard, yapp edges, titled in manuscript on spine (some light soiling, small horizontal split on spine); modern vellum.
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