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“Por sustancia entiendo aquello que es en sí y se concibe por sí, esto es aquello cuyo concepto, para formarse, no precisa del concepto de otra cosa”

Quote by Baruch Spinoza

Book:Ethics
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Ethics

This book delves into the fundamental questions of ethics, examining various theories and perspectives on moral reasoning and behavior. more

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Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza

Baruch Spinoza, a 17th-century Dutch philosopher of Jewish descent, is renowned for his unique philosophical thoughts and critical analysis of religion. Spinoza's philosophy emphasizes the unity of reason, nature, and God, and has had a profound impact on Western philosophy. more

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