Spinoza

[ spi-noh-zuh ]

noun

1. Ba·ruch [b, uh, -, rook], or Be·ne·dict de [ben, -, uh, -dikt d, uh], 1632–77, Dutch philosopher.

Spinoza

/ spɪˈnəʊzə /

noun

1. SpinozaBaruch16321677MDutchPHILOSOPHY: philosopher Baruch (bəˈruːk). 1632–77, Dutch philosopher who constructed a holistic metaphysical system derived from a series of hypotheses that he judged self-evident. His chief work is Ethics (1677)

Example Sentences

Sun Valley Poly 76, Monroe 21: Julian Spinoza led the Parrots with 19 points.

From Los Angeles Times

The biennial festival is still seen by many of Manchester’s residents as “a niche cultural product,” said Andy Spinoza, the author of the book “Manchester Unspun.”

From New York Times

When asked to elaborate, he followed up with a six-page “mission statement” articulating the ideas and sources behind the works, citing Marcuse, Spinoza, Mondrian and more.

From Los Angeles Times

When he was asked seriously what he meant by that, he said he believed in the God of Spinoza, who identified God with reality, with God’s work.

From Los Angeles Times

“Jesus Christ ended up on a cross, right? Karl Marx was exiled. Spinoza exiled. Confucius, in effect, exiled.”

From New York Times