Spinozism

[spi-noh-ziz-uh m]

noun

the philosophical system of Spinoza, which defines God as the unique substance, as an impersonal deity, and as possessing an infinite number of attributes, of which we know only thought and extension, and an infinite number of modes, each modifying all of the attributes, these attributes and modes being regarded both as proceeding necessarily from the nature of God and as constituents of God.

Origin of Spinozism

First recorded in 1720–30; Spinoz(a) + -ism

Related formsSpi·no·zist, nounSpi·no·zis·tic

[spi-noh-zis-tik, spin-oh-] /spɪ noʊˈzɪs tɪk, ˌspɪn oʊ-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for spinozism

Historical Examples of spinozism

If Spinozism is true, it is so without Mendelssohn's assent.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.
Solomon Maimon
Hegel said students of philosophy must begin with Spinozism.
A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
It is a falling back into Spinozism—the triumph of fatality.
Amiel's Journal
Henri-Frdric Amiel
This system is a labyrinth, one lane of which would lead you to Spinozism, another to Stoicism, another to chaos.
Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary
Voltaire
This is implied in the phrase by which it has sought to signalize its break with Spinozism: “from substance to subject.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 3
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British Dictionary definitions for spinozism

Spinozism

noun

the philosophical system of Spinoza, esp the concept of God as the unique reality possessing an infinite number of attributes of which we can know at least thought and extension

Derived FormsSpinozist, noun

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