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fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago

Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677)

Spinoza equates God with nature, rejects life-denying religion, and promotes rational understanding and present-moment joy as the ideal way of living.
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fromApaonline
1 month ago

APA Member Interview, Ilgin Aksoy

Ilgin Aksoy defends a unified mereological ontology of powers in Spinoza, arguing substance as whole with dependent parts and studies related modal and epistemological issues.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Spinoza's Secret to Rising Above Criticism

Spinoza developed methods to regulate emotions and maintain equanimity amid social rejection and cancellation, offering practical strategies for personal resilience.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

On Drugs by Justin Smith-Ruiu review a philosopher's guide to psychedelics

A philosopher's psychedelic and psychiatric drug experiences are used to argue that psychedelics dissolve the self and create Spinoza-style freedom.
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fromBig Think
6 months ago

What Spinoza can teach us about living a great life

Spinoza's philosophy advocates for rational thought and morality to enhance human happiness despite societal pressures to seek fleeting pleasures.
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