Spinozism

[ spi-noh-ziz-uhm ]

/ spɪˈnoʊ zɪz əm /

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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.

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Origin of Spinozism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Spinozism

Spi·no·zist, nounSpi·no·zis·tic

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

Words nearby Spinozism

spinous layer, spinous process, spin-out, Spinoza, Spinoza, Benedict, Spinozism, spinproof, spin quantum number, spin room, spin stabilization, spinster

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How to use Spinozism in a sentence

You have in this distinction the division line between Spinozism and Atheism.
Heresy: Its Utility And Morality|Charles Bradlaugh
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
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)

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)

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 forms of Spinozism

Spinozist, noun

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