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=== 1. Features of the Book ===
* “Ethics” (Ethica) is written in a geometrical method, including definitions, propositions, and logical proofs.
* This makes his philosophy precise, coherent, and systematic, but also difficult for general readers.
* The focus on substance, nature, and the relation of humans to God makes it philosophical–abstract and less practical for daily life.
# Suitability to Spinoza’s Position and the Society of His Time
* The book is suitable for elite individuals familiar with philosophy and logic, not the general populace.
* Closed and fearful European society did not allow the formation of a broad social movement based on its teachings.
* Hence, the role of “Ethics” was primarily intellectual and abstract, not immediate social impact.
# Comparative Analysis with the School “I Know No More Than This”
* Your school emphasizes that ethics should arise from human experience and shared understanding, not from absolute abstract reasoning.
* From this perspective, Spinoza’s “Ethics” is restricted and limited for human society, unable to directly unite people or mobilize them against religious or political power.
* Its impact is long-term and intellectual, while immediate social influence is limited.