The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Episode 166: Spinoza on Politics and Religion (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

On Benedict de Spinozaโ€™s Tractatus Theologico-Politicus (1670), ch. 12-20 and the Tractatus Politicus (1677).

Whatโ€™s the relationship between ethics and political power? Given that religious factions tend to create strife, whatโ€™s the optimal role of the government in mitigating that damage? Is theocracy in any way a good idea?

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