Spinozism

[ spi-noh-ziz-uh m ]

/ spɪˈnoʊ zɪz əm /

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

It seems to me that the ramparts of Spinozism might be beaten down on a side which Bayle has neglected.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 5 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
The power of Spinozism does not lie so remote from ordinary appreciation, or we should long ago have heard the last of it.
Short Studies on Great Subjects|James Anthony Froude
This system is a labyrinth, of which one path would lead you to Spinozism, another to Stoicism, another to chaos.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 9 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
If Spinozism is true, it is so without Mendelssohn's assent.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.|Solomon Maimon

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

British Dictionary definitions for spinozism

Spinozism

/ (spɪˈnəʊzɪzəm) /

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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