Publisher's Synopsis
Ethics On The Power Of The Understanding Or Of Human Freedom is a philosophical work written by Benedict De Spinoza in the 17th century. The book explores the concept of ethics and how it relates to the power of the understanding and human freedom. Spinoza argues that the power of the understanding is the key to achieving true freedom and happiness. He believes that by understanding the nature of reality and the laws that govern it, individuals can overcome their passions and desires and live a life of rationality and virtue. Spinoza's philosophy is rooted in the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected and that there is a divine force that governs all things. He argues that by aligning oneself with this force, individuals can achieve a state of enlightenment and live a life of moral purity. The book is considered a masterpiece of philosophical literature and has had a profound impact on modern thought. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of ethics, freedom, and the human condition.From the third kind of knowledge necessarily arises the intellectual love of God. From this kind of knowledge arises pleasure accompanied by the idea of God as cause, that is (Def. of the Emotions, vi.), the love of God; not in so far as we imagine him as present (V. xxix.), but in so far as we understand him to be eternal; this is what I call the intellectual love of God.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
