Spinoza and Relational Autonomy: Being With Others

Integrates Spinoza's thought into the contemporary debate on interpersonal relationships and individual autonomy

The question of how to understand autonomy has emerged as a critical issue in contemporary political philosophy. Feminists and others argue that autonomy cannot be adequately conceived without taking into consideration the ways in which it is shaped by our relationships with others. This collection of 13 new essays shows what Baruch Spinoza can add to our understanding of the rela...