Volume 32 (1977), 4
Papers - Spinoza's Anniversary
(Original title: K otázke Spinozovho materializmu)
Filozofia, 32 (1977), 4, 398-413.Abstract
The author in his article deals with the question of Spinoza's materialism. He proves that Spinoza was not a materialist, though he was neither an idealist, but a pantheist who tried to reconcile in his system the contradictions of spirit and matter. Spinoza’s substance-nature is not only material, but to an equal extent also spiritual and also infinitely manysidedly… Read more
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(Original title: K chápaniu substancie u Descarta a Spinozu)
Filozofia, 32 (1977), 4, 414-433.Abstract
The creators of Marxism considered Descartes and Spinoza as dialectical philosophers, even if not consistent ones. Even the non-Marxist historiography recognizes a certain filial connection of Spinozism and Descartism. As far as the conception of substantial monism is concerned, Descartes’ position is underestimated. It had been found out long ago that Descartes’… Read more
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