Spinoza, Benedictus de 1632-1677 creator Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro) 1853-1892 text utu 1997 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 1" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a work of philosophy published in 1670. Written anonymously in Latin amid growing religious intolerance, this controversial treatise challenges ecclesiastical authority and critiques scripture while advocating for freedom of thought, speech, and religion. Spinoza argues for separating religious leaders from political power and envisions the state's role as guaranteeing citizens' liberty. The work analyzes Judaism and Christianity, champions democracy and secularism, and boldly defends the freedom to philosophize against religious control. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractatus_Theologico-Politicus Release date is 1997-07-01 Joseph B. Yesselman. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Philosophy and religion -- Early works to 1800 Free thought -- Early works to 1800 Political science -- Early works to 1800 B Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/989 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/989 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133039.0 989