Ethics — Part 1 by Benedictus de Spinoza
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"Ethics — Part 1" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a philosophical treatise written between 1661 and 1675. This opening section explores the relationship between God and the universe through geometric proofs modeled after Euclid's method. Spinoza argues that God is identical with nature itself, not separate from creation. Through definitions, axioms, and propositions, he presents a radical vision where everything follows necessarily from divine nature, challenging traditional views about free will, divine
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| Author | Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro), 1853- |
| Title | Ethics — Part 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics_(Spinoza_book) |
| Credits | Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Ethics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 919 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 719 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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