Spinoza and the stoics: power, politics and the passions

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List of Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. The Foundation of Perfectionism A. Pantheism and determinism B. Vital endeavor and the ground of virtue C. The diagnosis of the passions D. A this-worldly salvation Chapter 2. Psychotherapy and Virtue A. "What is in my power to do" B. Agreeing with nature Chapter 3. The Sociality of Virtue A. Spinoza's critique of perfectionism B. "Nothing is more advantageous to man than man" C. Sociality and the diffusion of enlightenment Chapter 4. Stoic Political Reason A. Cosmopolis and political duty B. The predicament of politics. C. The apotheosis of the free man Chapter 5. Reason of State A. State of nature, nature of state B. Political right and the most natural state C. The highest form of devotion D. A liberal politics Chapter 6. The Philosopher in the State A. Christ, the Apostles and Solomon: models of public philosophers? B. Philosophical caution, political interest Conclusion Bibliography.