Spinoza’s Geometry of Power by Valtteri Viljanen (PDF)

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This work examines the unique way in which Benedict de Spinoza (1632–77) combines two significant philosophical principles: that real existence requires causal power and that geometrical objects display exceptionally clearly how things have properties in virtue of their essences. Valtteri Viljanen argues that underlying Spinoza’s psychology and ethics is a compelling metaphysical theory according to which each and every genuine thing is an entity of power endowed with an internal structure akin to that of geometrical objects. This allows Spinoza to offer a theory of existence and of action – human and non-human alike – as dynamic striving that takes place with the same kind of necessity and intelligibility that pertain to geometry. Viljanen’s fresh and original study will interest a wide range of readers in Spinoza studies and early modern philosophy more generally.

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⭐I’m not a trained philosophy reader, but have been reading Spinoza/Ethics for over 13 years. I place this book next to Deleuze’s ‘Expressionism’: Modal Essences, Modal Existence, and What the body can do, are now more clear and distinct. Valjenen has given me a God/Nature’s ‘field metaphysic’ eye-view of human substance in ‘place-time’, as well as a clearer understanding of geometry’s power in Spinoza’s design. A very big leap forward for me. Expecting Youpa’s ‘The Ethics of Joy’ will follow on nicely. I agree with all the reviews.

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