Ethics — Part 2 by Benedictus de Spinoza
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"Ethics — Part 2" by Benedictus de Spinoza is the second part of a philosophical treatise written between 1661 and 1675. This section examines the nature and origin of the human mind and body, challenging Cartesian philosophy's fundamental assumptions. Spinoza argues that mind and body are one entity viewed differently, rejects free will, and distinguishes three kinds of knowledge—from unreliable sensory perception to intuitive understanding that relates particular things to God's nature.
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| Author | Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Elwes, R. H. M. (Robert Harvey Monro), 1853- |
| Title | Ethics — Part 2 |
| 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: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Ethics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 920 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00920-9 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 14, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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