Chapters 7-9

[Thomas]

Our discussion of Spinoza's Ethics is here if you want to take a peek:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

I found it a difficult but highly rewarding read. I had read a few things about monism in college, but it really never made sense to me until I read Spinoza. Well worth the time. I'm hoping that we can tackle the Theological-Political Treatise someday.

[David]

Michael wrote: "Thomas wrote: "I can also see a resemblance between Brahman as described in the Gita and Spinoza's God/Nature in the Ethics. Spinoza also believes that man is in God/Nature, and vice versa, so he p..."

Thomas moderated a great read of Spinoza's Ethics last June-Aug 2024 if you want to read along with that. Discussions stay open so feel free to add your own posts and I am sure you will get some responses. Highly recommended.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Michael]

I'm sure I will, not immediately though, still trying to figure this one out.