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Baruch Spinoza

1632-1677

Baruch Spinoza, also known as Benedict de Spinoza, was a Dutch philosopher of Sephardic Jewish origin.

Biography

Baruch Spinoza, also known as Benedict de Spinoza, was a Dutch philosopher of Sephardic Jewish origin.

He was born in Amsterdam in 1632 and is known for his works 'Theological-Political Treatise' and 'Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order'.

Spinoza is recognized for his rationalistic approach and his critique of traditional interpretations of religion.

His thinking influenced the Enlightenment and laid the groundwork for the development of modern philosophy.

He passed away in The Hague in 1677, leaving behind a philosophical legacy that continues to be studied and debated today..