Ethics' by Baruch Spinoza (1677)
Ethics' by Baruch Spinoza (1677)
Ethics' is a philosophical treatise written by Baruch Spinoza in the 17th century.
It is considered to be Spinoza's magnum opus and one of the most influential works in Western philosophy.
The book's main themes are understanding God, the universe and man's role in it.
It is structured as a series of propositions, each followed by a demonstration of its truth.
Spinoza posits that God exists as an eternal, infinite and one substance, composed of infinite attributes.
He argues that the mind and body are one and the same, and that the mind can understand the universe.
He also argues that emotions can be controlled by the use of reason.
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