Spinozan Freedom

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Abstract

Abstract
Spinoza is known for his radical views on freedom. In this article, it is explored to what extent this reputation is justified. He integrates human actions in the necessary development of the universe and seems to leave no room for human freedom. The position of God is relevant, since it is Spinoza's starting-point in general and appears to require an intricate conception of freedom; it may be demanded whether this can be clarified. In the case of man, the difficulty lies primarily in the degree to which Spinoza takes his own characterization of necessity seriously; there seems to be an inconsistency here. The final section provides a possible way out of this conundrum, by focusing on the possible basis of an action.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-69
Number of pages17
JournalArchiv für Begriffsgeschichte
Volume53
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

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