Ethics by Baruch de Spinoza
Demonstrated in Geometrical Order
"Ethics" is a philosophical work that explores complex ideas about God, the universe, human emotions, and the path to enlightenment. The book outlines a metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical system in which God and the universe are one and the same, rejecting traditional notions of a personal deity and asserting that understanding the natural world leads to peace of mind and happiness. The work delves into the nature of the human mind and its emotions, advocating for the pursuit of reason and knowledge to achieve a calm, enlightened state.
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- Published
- 1677
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 338
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Alternate Titles
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- Ethica
- Ethica Ordine Geometrico Demonstrata
- Ethics Demonstrated in Geometrical Order
- Etika
- Etiken
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