More Wisdom from Spinoza
Following this previous article, here are a few other thoughts from one of history’s greatest philosophers, Spinoza.
Spinoza On Love
Love is hate’s reflection. Hate can only be defeated with love.
Spinoza on Ethical Behaviour
You should first and foremost, when discussing with anyone, seek to understand.
Spinoza On People of Reason
People governed by reason want nothing for themselves they wouldn’t want humanity to have as well.
Spinoza on Fate and Expectations
If you see things as determined you cannot complain, it is part of the whole of eternity. Nietzsche has to step in here and offer in a beautifully put way: “that which is necessary does not offend — amor fati — it is the core of my nature.
Spinoza on the Law
It is meant to keep us in check. We are governed by our passions at times and they must be restrained, if this weren’t the case, then the law would not be necessary.
Spinoza on the State
They are meant to facilitate free reasoning. Most certainly he had democracies in mind.
Spinoza on the Ignorant vs the Wise
The wise are always conscious and seek satisfaction of the mind. The ignorant do not.
