02233cam a22003133u 4500 15497 UtSlPG 20260610133349.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 B Spinoza, Benedictus de, 1632-1677 Ethica : In meetkundigen trant uiteengezet, vertaald, ingeleid en toegelicht door Jhr. Dr. Nico van Suchtelen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-29 Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Tony Browne and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Ethica" by Benedictus de Spinoza is a philosophical treatise written in the 17th century. This profound work lays out Spinoza's metaphysical and ethical views, primarily exploring the nature of reality, the concept of God, and the foundation of moral philosophy. The central theme revolves around the relationship between God, nature, and humanity, aiming to establish a rational understanding of existence and the pursuit of the good life. The opening of "Ethica" sets the stage for Spinoza's inquiry into the nature of good and evil, positing that true happiness is found in understanding the unity of all things. He reflects on the distractions of wealth, fame, and pleasure, arguing that these pursuits ultimately lead to discontent. Instead, he proposes that a new way of thinking and living is required, one that is grounded in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the divine and the natural world. This introductory section hints at the rigorous, mathematical method Spinoza employs throughout his work, urging readers to engage deeply with the philosophical ideas he presents as the foundation for a fulfilled life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ethics Suchtelen, Nico van, 1878-1949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15497 56885 56885