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[from 'The Ethics' by Baruch de Spinoza, in 7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 2. Types of Existence ]

Full Idea

Outside the intellect, there is nothing but substances and their affections.

Gist of Idea

Outside the mind, there are just things and their properties

Source

Baruch de Spinoza (The Ethics [1675], I Pr 04)

Book Reference

Spinoza,Benedict de: 'Ethics', ed/tr. White,WH/Stirling,AH [Wordsworth 2001], p.5


A Reaction

This is pretty close to the very sparse ontology espoused by modern philosophers who take their lead from the logic.