Spinozism

noun

Spi·​no·​zism spi-ˈnō-ˌzi-zəm How to pronounce Spinozism (audio)
: the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza who taught that reality is one substance with an infinite number of attributes of which only thought and extension are capable of being apprehended by the human mind
Spinozist noun
Spinozistic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Spinozism was in 1728

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“Spinozism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spinozism. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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