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- How does Spinoza define God in his book 'Ethics'?
- Discuss Spinoza's view on the nature of human emotions and desires as presented in 'Ethics'.
- Explain the concept of 'conatus' in Spinoza's 'Ethics' and its significance in his ethical framework.
- What is Spinoza's understanding of freedom and determinism, and how does it relate to his ethical theory?
- Discuss the role of reason and intuition in Spinoza's ethical philosophy, as outlined in 'Ethics'.
- How does Spinoza's concept of 'substance' contribute to his overall ethical theory in 'Ethics'?
- Explore Spinoza's perspective on the mind-body relationship and its implications for ethical understanding, as discussed in 'Ethics'.