Genevieve Lloyd presents a new study of the place of Enlightenment thought in intellectual history and of its continued relevance. She offers original readings of a range of key texts, which highlight the ways in which Enlightenment thinkers enacted in their writing--and reflected on--the interplay [...]

Spinoza is a key figure in modern philosophy. The Ethics is his most studied and well known work Being both up-to-date and clear, this Guidebook is designed to lead the reader through this complex, seminal text.[...]