spinoza
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A philosopher: Refers to Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677), a Dutch philosopher of Portuguese-Jewish origin. He is a major figure in the history of philosophy, known for developing a comprehensive metaphysical system.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Spinoza's philosophy is often described as pantheistic.
- The works of Spinoza were controversial in his time.
Advanced Usage
Spinozism: The philosophical doctrines or system of Spinoza.
- His ideas were heavily influenced by Spinozism.
Spinozist: A follower or adherent of Spinoza's philosophy.
- He is considered a modern Spinozist.
Variants and Related Words
- Spinozistic (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Spinoza or his philosophy.
- The argument had a Spinozistic structure.
Synonyms
- Baruch Spinoza: Full name.
- Benedict de Spinoza: Latinized name.
Related Concepts
Pantheism: The doctrine that God is identical with the universe and its phenomena, a key concept in Spinoza's philosophy.
- Spinoza's pantheism equated God with Nature.
Rationalism: A philosophical movement emphasizing reason as the chief source of knowledge, of which Spinoza is a leading figure alongside Descartes and Leibniz.
- Spinoza's rationalism sought to deduce the nature of reality through logical proofs.
Noun
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Dutch philosopher who espoused a pantheistic system (1632-1677)
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