Spinoza

[spi-noh-zuh]

noun

1. Baruch or Benedict de 1632–77, Dutch philosopher.

Spinoza

/ spɪˈnəʊzə /

noun

1. Baruch (bəˈruːk). 1632–77, Dutch philosopher who constructed a holistic metaphysical system derived from a series of hypotheses that he judged self-evident. His chief work is Ethics (1677)

Example Sentences

Du Fu, Baruch Spinoza and Hannah Arendt were all cast out of their communities by authorities who imposed narrow definitions of acceptable thought.

From Los Angeles Times

Sun Valley Poly 76, Monroe 21: Julian Spinoza led the Parrots with 19 points.

From Los Angeles Times

The biennial festival is still seen by many of Manchester’s residents as “a niche cultural product,” said Andy Spinoza, the author of the book “Manchester Unspun.”

From New York Times

When asked to elaborate, he followed up with a six-page “mission statement” articulating the ideas and sources behind the works, citing Marcuse, Spinoza, Mondrian and more.

From Los Angeles Times

When he was asked seriously what he meant by that, he said he believed in the God of Spinoza, who identified God with reality, with God’s work.

From Los Angeles Times