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100 1 _aSpinoza, Benedictus de,
_d1632-1677
245 1 0 _aEthica :
_bIn meetkundigen trant uiteengezet, vertaald, ingeleid en toegelicht door Jhr. Dr. Nico van Suchtelen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-29
508 _aProduced by Miranda van de Heijning, Tony Browne and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEthics
700 1 _aSuchtelen, Nico van,
_d1878-1949
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15497
999 _c56885
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