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Ethics On The Origin And Nature Of The Emotions

Ethics On The Origin And Nature Of The Emotions

Spinoza, Benedict De

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PhilosophyCognition

ISBN10: 1419118544
ISBN13: 9781419118548
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Ethics On The Origin And Nature Of The Emotions is a philosophical treatise written by Benedict de Spinoza, a prominent 17th-century Dutch philosopher. The book explores the concept of ethics and the origin and nature of human emotions. Spinoza argues that emotions are not irrational or uncontrollable, but rather they are a natural part of human existence that can be understood and managed through reason and rational thinking. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnection between the mind and body, and how this relationship affects our emotional experiences. The book is divided into five parts, each exploring different aspects of ethics and emotions, including the nature of God, the human mind and body, the nature of human emotions, the concept of freedom, and the nature of happiness. Overall, Ethics On The Origin And Nature Of The Emotions is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of human existence, emotions, and ethics, written by one of the most influential philosophers of his time.Again, no one knows how or by what means the mind moves the body, nor how many various degrees of motion it can impart to the body, nor how quickly it can move it. Thus, when men say that this or that physical action has its origin in the mind, which latter has dominion over the body, they are using words without meaning, or are confessing in specious phraseology that they are ignorant of the cause of the said action, and do not wonder at it.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.

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