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Aug 2014
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Episode #033 ... Spinoza pt. 1 - From Ba...

STEPHEN WEST
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On this episode of the podcast, we learn about Baruch De Spinoza. We find out why it was not only life-threatening to have an unpopular opinion during the time Spinoza lived, but also potentially very profitable. We also question whether religion is really to blame for the violent acts that are committed on its behalf, and find out why Spinoza was exiled fro ... Show More
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