Dive into the radical world of Baruch Spinoza, the 17th-century philosopher excommunicated for equating God with Nature. Explore his geometrically proven Ethics, his profound insights into human psychology and emotions, and his pursuit of true freedom and blessedness despite widespread censorship and controversy.
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