Ethics (book)

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Ethics is a philosophical book written by Baruch Spinoza. It was written in Latin. Although it was published posthumously in 1677, it is his most famous work, and is considered his magnum opus.

The style and system of the book is, as Spinoza says, "demonstrated in geometrical order", with axioms and definitions followed by propositions.

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The Chief Works of Benedict De Spinoza translated by R. H. M. Elwes, 1951:

Volume II; ISBN 0-486-20250-X

The Ethics:

Part One - Concerning God. Table of Contents.

1P1, 1P2, 1P3, 1P4, 1P5, Conclusion.

Part Two - Of the Nature and Origin of the Mind. Table of Contents.

Part Three - Of the Origin and Nature of the Emotions. Table of Contents.

Part Four - Of Human Bondage or the Strength of the Emotions. Table of Contents.

Part Five - On the Power of the Understanding, or of Human Freedom. Table of Contents.

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