Freedom & Knowledge on Spinoza

Why does the human being not escape their own conception of free will?

Authors

  • Arturo Rojas Alvarado Universidad de Costa Rica

Keywords:

freedom, free will, spinozism, determinism

Abstract

The present paper addresses a response to the question “Why does the human being not escape their own conception of free will?” from the perspective of Baruch Spinoza’s thought. For this, it presents Spinoza´s conception of free will as inadequate knowledge, the true conception of freedom, and thus responds to the condition that prevents the human being from escaping this inadequate condition of freedom, which is fostered by the institutions in which we live with an intention of servitude.

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Published

2024-12-28

How to Cite

Rojas Alvarado, A. (2024). Freedom & Knowledge on Spinoza: Why does the human being not escape their own conception of free will?. Sincronía, 29(87), 3–11. Retrieved from https://revistasincronia.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/sincronia/article/view/103

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 87 (2025): January-June

Section

PHILOSOPHY

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