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*couches philosophically invalid conclusions (god) in a pseudo-euclidian system in order to give them a veneer of intellectual authority when natural language is used to gloss over the trouble about god (insert ad-hoc natural language/emotional appeal at the appropriate moment, which was NOT previously defined but which is taken as given, inserts appendices and auto-commentaries as appropriate to make it look good)*
*nevertheless arrives at truths about human nature in spite of, and not because of, his chosen method, since the method was a superstructural afterthought to common-sensical observations on human nature, the actual useful and interesting part of the treatise*
*upsets his fellow jews, is an exemplar of the smart jew who is so smart that he self-destructs a bit just for something to do, a regular occurence*

On balance, an interesting figure in the history of ideas, but the content of his thought must be taken with a flat of salt.

>> No.15813108

>>15811819
anyone know why they all wore black in those times?

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>>15811819
Can you elaborate on this pseudo-euclidian system? Sound interesting. Where do I start with Spinoza?

>> No.15813208

>>15811819
Or consider the hocus-pocus of mathematical form with which Spinoza clad his philosophy—really “the love of his wisdom,” to render that word fairly and squarely—in mail and mask, to strike terror at the very outset into the heart of any assailant who should dare to glance at that invincible maiden and Pallas Athena: how much personal timidity and vulnerability this masquerade of a sick hermit betrays!