The Spinoza Problem

Main Ideas

• Exploration of Baruch Spinoza's life and philosophy, his ideas, and their impact on modernity.
• Psychological analysis of Nazi leader Alfred Rosenberg and his obsession with Spinoza.
• The issue of tolerance and anti-Semitism in historical and philosophical contexts.
• The concept of freedom and determinism in Spinoza's philosophy.
• The connection between personal experiences and the philosophical views of the book's characters.
• A psychotherapeutic approach to understanding historical figures and their motivations.