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Spinoza and the Stoics Book Description: Philosophers and academics have made various comments about the extraordinary similarities between the views of Spinoza and the Stoics for many years. Some even went so far as to talk about the "Stoic Spinoza". However, to date, no one has produced a systematic study examining the relationship between these two philosophical systems. Jon Miller undertakes this task in his book Spinoza and the Stoics and shows the relationship of metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical psychology and ethics, which are the main elements of Spinozism, with their counterparts in Stoicism. By carefully examining the primary texts and referring to almost all secondary sources in the literature, Miller not only reveals whether Spinoza can be considered a Stoic or not. , also offers insights into how both systems should be understood individually. With these aspects, the work will be an indispensable reference source for students studying ancient philosophy, early modern philosophy, Spinoza and Stoic philosophy, and academics doing research in this field. (From the Promotional Bulletin)