Time, Duration and Eternity in Spinoza

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Exploring the intricate relationship between human existence and divine eternity, the book analyzes Spinoza's philosophical evolution from his early works to his major texts, the Ethics and Theologico-Political Treatise. Jaquet examines how finite beings can partake in God's eternity, while also contextualizing Spinoza's ideas within the framework of preceding scholastic philosophies. The analysis is enriched with a careful examination of Latin terminology, reflecting the author's expertise as a philosophy professor.