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Ethics — Part 4

by Benedictus de Spinoza (1632–1677)

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"Ethics — Part 4" by Benedictus de Spinoza is the fourth part of a philosophical treatise written between 1661 and 1675. Building on his radical ideas about God, nature, mind, and emotions, Spinoza addresses human bondage and the power of the passions. He examines how inadequate ideas and emotions enslave us, preventing us from achieving true freedom and virtue. Through geometric demonstrations, he explores the struggle between reason and passion, offering insights into human nature's constraints and possibilities for liberation.

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Benedict de Spinoza, THE ETHICS
(Ethica Ordine Geometrico Demonstrata)

Translated by R. H. M. Elwes

PART IV: Of Human Bondage, or the Strength of the Emotions

PREFACE

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This free edition of Ethics — Part 4 by Benedictus de Spinoza comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #971, released 1997-07-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Philosophy & Ethics.

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