How Can Spinoza Change Your Life with Professor Steven Nadler
Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. ~ Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza
One of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic was a social cataclysm that economists labeled ‘The Great Resignation’.
Millions of people left their jobs because they realised how meaningless was their work.
But the question is: What makes our lives meaningful? How can we switch from living inertly to living intentionally?
Throughout history, many philosophers attempted to answer this question and Baruch Spinoza was one of them.
"In Think Least of Death, Pulitzer Prize–finalist Steven Nadler connects Spinoza’s ideas with his life and times to offer a compelling account of how the philosopher can provide a guide to living one’s best life."
The first half of this interview is fully dedicated to Spinoza and his advice on how to lead a meaningful life; in the second part, Steven Nadler tells us about his passion for philosophy, shares his favourite books on the subject, and tells us why he thinks philosophy needs to be taught in schools along with maths, literature, and physics.
PROFESSOR NADLER’S BOOKS
Prof. Nadler Recommends: Philosophy for Beginners
In our interview Professor Nadler mentions three works by Plato that are essential for the beginners - Euthypro, Apology and Crito. The Penguin edition above combines all three works together in one edition.
