The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free. by Baruch Spinoza

• Baruch Spinoza | Netherlands

  
  
  Profession: Philosopher
  Born: 1632-11-24
  Died: 1677-02-21
  A Dutch philosopher, Baruch Spinoza is known for his work Ethics, which explores the nature of God, human emotions, and freedom. His ideas laid the foundation for modern rationalism.
  Baruch Spinoza was a philosopher who challenged traditional religion, laying the groundwork for modern secularism.
  
  

  The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free.

  Baruch Spinoza

  #Understanding #Learning #Growth #Wisdom

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