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
spi-ˈnō-zist How to pronounce Spinozism (audio)
noun
Spinozistic
ˌspi-nō-ˈzi-stik How to pronounce Spinozism (audio)
adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Mar. 2023.

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