Beyond Good and Evil · Character
Baruch Spinoza
Dutch philosopher discussed for his rationalism and concept of God.
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Also known as Spinoza
First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers
Baruch Spinoza shows up with force in Chapter 5. The page is where that presence becomes real.
His philosophy is described as using mathematical 'hocus-pocus' as armor (mail and mask) to disguise personal timidity and vulnerability, presenting it as an invincible Pallas…
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