I would like to thank my partner Jon Rubin for all his help, support and
patience. This is not only for taking away the sad encounter that is referencing
but also for all our interesting discussions and his thoughts and
ideas about the book. Whilst not directly involved in the book, I would also
like to acknowledge the joyful encounter that is the Melbourne Spinoza
Reading Group: Peter Barden, Justin Clemens, Bryan Cooke, Joseph
Hughes, Joeri Mol, Chris van Rompaey, Lara Stevens and Timothy Laurie
and, of course, Jon Rubin. I would also like to acknowledge my old friend,
Tom Huggon, playing on Skype.