Spinoza: the desire and the great good, from philosopher to the wise

Authors

  • Rafael Estrela Canto

Keywords:

Desire. Great good. Decision. Joy. Sadness.

Abstract

In this article we examine the concept of desire in Spinoza’s philosophy and its conexion to his decision to find the great good. As the great good is not something diferente of its fruition itself, we conclude that to ignore its existence, to seek it and to live it are, respectively, the conditions of the common people, the philosopher and the sage, by example of how it was considered in the Garden of Epicurus.

Author Biography

Rafael Estrela Canto

Professor da Faculdade de Filosofia da UFPA, Doutor em Filosofia pela UFRJ.

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Published

2018-11-29

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No. 20

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