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Single Idea 17189

[filed under theme 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature ]

Full Idea

The essence of man consists of certain modifications of the attributes of God.

Gist of Idea

The essence of man is modifications of the nature of God

Source

Baruch de Spinoza (The Ethics [1675], II Pr 10)

Book Ref

Spinoza,Benedict de: 'Ethics', ed/tr. White,WH/Stirling,AH [Wordsworth 2001], p.53

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A Reaction

Not an idea you hear much these days!