Single Idea 1587

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 2. Natural Purpose / c. Purpose denied]

Full Idea

In his 'Ethics' Spinoza shows his enormous hostility to teleology, which is the lifeblood of classical logos.

Gist of Idea

Spinoza strongly attacked teleology, which is the lifeblood of classical logos

Source

comment on Baruch de Spinoza (The Ethics [1675]) by David Roochnik - The Tragedy of Reason p.77

Book Reference

Roochnik,David: 'The Tragedy of Reason: the Platonic logos' [Routledge 1990], p.77