Etika

We are far from claiming to summarize this great work in a few lines. However, we need to point out certain points that, despite the order Spinoza maintains in his explanation, the real starting point is not a theory or idea of substance derived from Descartes or any other author. (…) He has consciousness of his own emotions; As a matter of fact, he knows through observation that he has a Body and under what conditions his Body life continues. But even if this is a kind of knowledge, it is an extremely incomplete and sad knowledge, sad because it is incomplete; Although gaining consciousness does not mean suffering for a human being, it at least means being passive, being under pressure, being driven, and often being under a burden. What means does the philosopher have to escape? His job is to create his own existence from the accidents that bring his life together. (...)
-Hilmi Ziya Ülken-
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 342

Year of Printing: 2016


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Dost Kitabevi

First Publication Year: 2004

Number of Pages: 342

Language: Turkish