Baruch Spinoza

Baruch Spinoza and later Benedict de Spinoza (24 November 1632 – 21 February 1677) was a Dutch philosopher. Revealing considerable scientific aptitude, the breadth and importance of Spinoza's work was not fully realized until years after his death. By laying the groundwork for the 18th century Enlightenment and modern biblical criticism, he came to be considered one of the great rationalists of 17th-century philosophy. His magnum opus, the posthu... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 24, 1632

Date of death:

  • Feb 21, 1677 (age 44 years)

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Also known as:

  • Benedictus de Spinoza,
  • ברוך שפינוזה,
  • Benedictus Spinoza,
  • Baruch de Spinoza,
  • Benedict De Spinoza,
  • Benedict Spinoza
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  • Spinoza was a leading Rationalist philosopher in the seventeenth century who attempted to reconcile rationalism with a belief in God.

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  • philosophy

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