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Spinoza

Philosopher whose system is discussed and critiqued in the treatise.

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First appearance: section v of the immateriality of the soul

Spinoza shows up with force in Part IV: Of the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in context of the idea of substance and the simplicity of the soul.
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Spinoza first appears in 0042 section v of the immateriality of the soul.

In Part IV: Of the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy: Mentioned in context of the idea of substance and the simplicity of the soul.

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See Spinoza in section v of the immateriality of the soul
See Spinoza in Part IV: Of the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy