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The Uses and Misuses of Spinoza The Uses and Misuses of Spinoza
The beguiling Dutch philosopher’s life and work is prone to misunderstandings and misreadings. A recent biography goes so far as to recruit him into the culture war.
May 20, 2024 / Books & the Arts / FT