Includes bibliographical references and index.

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." "Spinoza and the Ethics introduces and assesses Spinoza's life, and its connections with his thought; the text of the Ethics; and Spinoza's continuing relevance to contemporary philosophy.