The proof and paradox of kurt godel, betraying spinoza. In this newest edition to the jewish encounters series, novelist and philosopher rebecca newberger goldstein gives us a breathtaking portrait of the renegade jewish philosopher who gave us the modern world. She described the 17thcentury jewish philosopher baruch spinoza who was. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mindbody problem, properties of light, 36 arguments for the existence of god. In betraying spinoza, rebecca newberger goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshand blood. Rebecca goldstein recounts over some thirty pages how a very orthodox teacher at her orthodox girls school in new york justified to her class the excommunication of spinoza partly for teaching, tantamount to atheism, that god and nature are one, and partly because he was the originator of modernity, the departure from orthodox judaism. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the. Rebecca newberger goldstein received her doctorate in philosophy from princeton university. In 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of. She looks glamorous and brainy in author photos, with long blond hair and an austere expression.
Her award winning books include the novels the mindbody problem, properties of light, and 36. The renegade jew who gave us modernity 2006 by asking why a book on spinoza is appropriate for as series of books called jewish encounters which the publisher describes as a project devoted to the promotion of jewish literature, culture, and ideas. The 200708 jewish community endowment fund lecture with. She has written ten books, both fiction and nonfiction. Rebecca goldsteins betraying spinoza is a brilliant book, though one would never know it by reading alan nadlers discussion of it in romancing spinoza december 2006. Dubbed an atheist with a soul by a fictional time magazine, for the kindler, gentler argument against god he presents in his bestselling book, the varieties of religious. His jewishness, out of which he undeniably sprung, has no relevance whatsoever to the vision of his metaphysical philosophy. Shes an adept in physics and mathematics with a doctorate in philosophy from princeton. Rebecca goldsteins poignant brief life of spinoza seems free of any. Feb 28, 2006 discover book depositorys huge selection of rebecca goldstein books online. Betraying spinoza the renegade jew who gave us modernity r. Plus receive a free e book and 7 articles of your choosing on the prospect website.
Equally adept at fiction a winner of the national jewish book award and philosophy a recipient of the macarthur foundation genius prize, rebecca newberger goldstein now gives us a novel that transforms the great debate between faith and reason into. A work of fiction and nonfiction studies of kurt godel and baruch spinoza. In this most valuable book she brings spinoza to life through an examination of his roots, his writings, his life and his times. The renegade jew who gave us modernity 2006 by asking why a book on spinoza is appropriate. Betraying spinoza the renegade jew who gave us modernity. As goldstein points out in her remarkable book part memoir, part intellectual biography, part philosophical analysis, part historical reconstruction. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein, 2006, nextbook, schocken edition, in english betraying spinoza 2006 edition open library. She has received a macarthur foundation fellowship, has been designated a humanist of the year and a freethought heroine, and is a fellow of the american academy of arts and sciences. Dec 14, 2017 king philosophy is a global organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence, both through our youtube channel and our reallife school located on 10 campuses around the world.
Winner of the 2006 koret international jewish book award in jewish thought. Rebecca goldstein books list of books by author rebecca. Part of the jewish encounter series in 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein overdrive rakuten. Read betraying spinoza the renegade jew who gave us modernity by rebecca goldstein available from rakuten kobo. Her awardwinning books include the novels the mindbody problem, properties of light, and 36 arguments for the existence of god. In betraying spinoza, rebecca newberger goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood man often buried beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality and to provide a comprehensive cultural and religious context for the formation of his ideas. Rebecca goldstein wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
Aug 11, 2009 rebecca goldstein has written novels as well as books on philosophy. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Rebecca goldstein is an awardwinning philosopher and novelist whose work combines science, understanding, selfunderstanding, and imaginative storytelling. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshand blood man often hidden beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein, 9780805211597, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 15, 2007 proud atheists steven pinker and rebecca goldstein, americas brainiest couple, confess that belonging to one of americas most reviled subcultures doesnt mean they believe scientists can explain. Rebecca goldstein on reason and its limitations five books. Rebecca goldstein grew up in an orthodox jewish home.
She has written five novels, a number of short stories and essays, and biographical studies of mathematician kurt godel and philosopher baruch spinoza. A highly personal meditation on spinoza rebecca goldstein begins her study betraying spinoza. A ccording to scholar and novelist rebecca goldstein, spinoza s philosophical achievement was inextricably bound up with the jewish question, or his specific response to the jewish question. Harold blooms most recent book is jesus and yahweh. Goldsteins recently published book, betraying spinoza. In 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of twentythree, he became the most famous heretic in judaism. The proof and paradox of kurt godel and of six works of fi ction. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein penguin books. How spinoza thought about the mind and how spinozas mind thought the 200708 jewish community endowment fund lecture october 25, 2007 rebecca goldstein, author of betraying. In betraying spinoza, rebecca goldstein sets out to rediscover the fleshandblood man often hidden beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the mystery of the breach between the philosopher and his jewish past. Here is a spinoza both hauntingly emblematic and deeply human, both heretic and heroa. Betraying spinoza ebook by rebecca goldstein rakuten kobo.
Rebecca goldstein author of 36 arguments for the existence. Part of the jewish encounter series in 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of twentythree. This first novel by macarthur genius fellow rebecca goldstein is a wonderful and rare thinga novel of ideas that also happens to be hilarious, a story of sex and desire where spinoza, plato, and einstein feel as alive on the page as renees many lovers. The renegade jew who gave us modernity rebecca goldstein, author. Nadler seems unsure whether to laugh or cry at the spectacle of a jewish writer like goldstein celebrating a figure like spinoza. Chapter seven before i met rebecca goldstein, i worried she might be snooty. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rebecca goldstein books online. Rebecca newberger goldstein grew up in white plains, new york, and graduated summa cum laude from barnard college, receiving the montague prize for excellence in philosophy and immediately went on to graduate work at princeton university, receiving her ph. Rebecca newberger goldstein born february 23, 1950 is an american philosopher, novelist and public intellectual. Rebecca newberger goldstein is an american novelist and professor of philosophy. In 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of 23, he became the most famous heretic in judaism. About rebecca goldstein rebecca newberger goldstein received her doctorate in philosophy from princeton university.
Rebecca goldstein on betraying spinoza the renegade jew. The next meeting of the cbs book group will to discuss betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein. Jan 26, 2020 the next meeting of the cbs book group will to discuss betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein. Betraying spinoza by rebecca goldstein, 2006, nextbook, schocken edition, in english. The renegade jew who gave us modernity how would you summarize spinozas philosophy. A ccording to scholar and novelist rebecca goldstein, spinozas philosophical achievement was inextricably bound up with the jewish question, or his specific response to the jewish question. The renegade jew who gave us modernity, was published in may 2006 and was the winner of the 2006 koret international jewish book award in jewish thought. Philosopher rebecca goldstein recommends both the books that made the best case for reasonand the most successful critiques. Cbs book group rebecca goldsteins betraying spinoza. King philosophy is a global organisation dedicated to developing emotional intelligence, both through our youtube channel and our reallife school located on. Rebecca newberger goldstein is the author of incompleteness.
Proud atheists steven pinker and rebecca goldstein, americas brainiest couple, confess that belonging to one of americas most reviled subcultures doesnt mean they. How spinoza thought about the mind and how spinoza s mind thought the 200708 jewish community endowment fund lecture october 25, 2007 rebecca goldstein, author of betraying. Rebecca newberger goldstein, awarded the 2014 national humanities medal by president obama, is a philosopher, novelist, and professor of english and philosophy at nyu. A work of fiction, and nonfiction studies of kurt godel and baruch spinoza. The big ideas that are shaping our world straight to your inbox. Goldstein is a macarthur fellow and has received the national humanities medal, the national jewish book award, and numerous other honours. Betraying spinoza goodreads meet your next favorite book. He was already germinating a secularist challenge to religion that would be as radical as it. The renegade jew who gave us modernity jewish encounters series rebecca goldstein isbn. Rebecca goldsteins poignant brief life of spinoza seems free of any ambivalence toward him, perhaps because she studies him as a melancholy. To claim so to the contrary is tantamount to betraying him. Goldsteins most recent published book is, betraying spinoza. Philosopher rebecca goldstein recommends both the books that made the best.
Equally adept at fiction a winner of the national jewish book award and philosophy a recipient of the macarthur foundation genius prize, rebecca newberger goldstein now gives us a novel that transforms the great debate between faith and reason into an exhilarating romance of both heart and mind. Rebecca newberger goldstein grew up in white plains, new york, and graduated summa cum laude from barnard college, receiving the montague prize for excellence in philosophy, and immediately went on to graduate work at princeton university, receiving her ph. Rebecca goldstein is a professor of philosophy, novelist, biographer, and 1996 winner of the macarthur foundation genius award. Rebecca goldstein begins her study betraying spinoza. The renegade jew who gave us modernity, published in may 2006, and winner of the 2006 koret international jewish book award in jewish thought. An interview with rebecca goldstein, author of betraying. Baruch spinoza thought reason could do it all, but experience tells us otherwise. She has won acclaim for her highbrow fiction and quasifiction, including the mindbody problem. I have read several clearer and betterorganized accounts of spinozas philosophy elsewhere.
Rebecca goldstein on betraying spinoza the renegade jew who. I picked up this book during winter vacation, but didnt get time to read it until the last. Rebecca goldstein talked about her book, betraying spinoza. Goldstein argues that the trauma of the inquisition s persecution of its forced jewish converts plays itself out in. She has authored several books, both nonfiction and fiction including, incompleteness.
Spinozas system, as laid out in the ethics, presents one of the most ambitious. Spinozas system, as laid out in the ethics, presents one of the most. The best philosophical novels five books expert recommendations. Dubbed an atheist with a soul by a fictional time magazine, for the kindler, gentler argument against god he presents in. As goldstein points out in her remarkable book part memoir, part intellectual biography, part philosophical analysis, part historical reconstruction, and part theological reflection the excommunication of spinoza by his community was not the ordinary sort, which was typically of short duration. She described the 17thcentury jewish philosopher baruch spinoza who. Jun 18, 2006 rebecca goldstein s poignant brief life of spinoza seems free of any ambivalence toward him, perhaps because she studies him as a melancholy instance of the increasingly vexed question of jewish. Rebecca goldstein has written novels as well as books on philosophy. In the process she displays her qualities as a teacher. Rebecca goldstein photo by steven pinker rebecca goldstein is a professor of philosophy, novelist, biographer, and 1996 winner of the macarthur foundation genius award. Part of the jewish encounter seriesin 1656, amsterdams jewish community excommunicated baruch spinoza, and, at the age of twentythree, he became the most famous. Rebecca newberger goldsteinreceived her doctorate in philosophy from princeton university. A fellow of the american academy of arts and sciences, she has received many awards for her fiction and scholarship, including a john d.
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