First published 2018
Amidst the tumult of 17th-century Europe, the reclusive philosopher Benedictus de Spinoza undertakes a radical reframing of humanity's relationship with the divine. As he composes his magnum opus, "Ethics," Spinoza grapples with censorship, religious dogma, and the simmering violence around him. Yet his uncompromising quest to understand the true nature of God and the universe leads him to unveil a vision of radical freedom and interconnectedness. Spinoza's incisive insights challenge the status quo, igniting a battle of ideas that will reverberate through the ages.
Genres: biography, philosophy, historical-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: gritty, quest
Setting: Europe
Period: 17th Century
381 pages · Kindle Edition · Philosophical Library/Open Road