test 3 (spinoza) Flashcards
1
Q
state Spinoza’s no shared attributes thesis
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in nature there cannot be two or more substances of the same nature or attribute.
2
Q
how is this crucial to spinozas substance monism
A
if the no shared attributes thesis fails then Spinoza’s claim that besides god no substance can exist or be conceived would fail. in order for god to be the only substance god must have all the attributes, exist necessarily and cannot share attributes.
