Rebecca Goldstein
Rebecca Goldstein is an American philosopher, novelist, and public intellectual. She has written several books that combine fiction and philosophy, often focusing on the lives of famous philosophers or exploring philosophical themes. She has received numerous awards and fellowships, including a MacArthur Fellowship (often referred to as a 'genius grant'). Her works include the novels 'The Mind-Body Problem' and '36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction', as well as non-fiction books such as 'Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity'.
Books
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1. The Mind Body Problem
The novel explores the internal conflict of a young philosophy professor as she grapples with the complexities of her intellectual pursuits and her personal life. After marrying a renowned mathematician, she finds herself immersed in a world where the mind and its relationship to the body and emotions are not just abstract concepts but also reflect the tensions in her marriage and self-identity. Her journey is a deep dive into the philosophical questions of consciousness and identity, set against the backdrop of her evolving relationships and the challenge of reconciling her intellectual aspirations with her emotional needs.
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