Spinoza's Proposal of Freedom as Reason's Driven Activity in Conformity with Nature and Virtue Cover Image

Spinozjańska koncepcja wolności jako działania rozumnego, zgodnego z naturą i cnotliwego
Spinoza's Proposal of Freedom as Reason's Driven Activity in Conformity with Nature and Virtue

Author(s): Przemysław Gut
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Spinoza; freedom; free will; determinism; reason; virtue; wolność; wolna wola; determinizm; rozum; cnota

Summary/Abstract: The main goal of submitted paper is to present the crucial trains of Spinoza’s conception of freedom. The focal point of undertaken analysis aims to demonstrate the originality and uniqueness of Spinoza’s proposal. In first step the different aspects of definition of freedom is examined. Next, the Spinoza’s arguments concerning the rejection of free will are scrutinized. Finally, the connection between freedom and reason is presented. In conclusion, the distinguished characteristics of free person are spelled out.

  • Issue Year: 58/2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 51-70
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish