Some have spoken of a liberal Spinoza, and others, of a democratic Spinoza. By the same standard one could also speak of an artistocratic Spinoza or a monarchical Spinoza - and it has been done. Perhaps also an anarchic Spinoza? No one has ever said that. (Baruch Spinoza)

Some have spoken of a liberal Spinoza, and others, of a democratic Spinoza. By the same standard one could also speak of an artistocratic Spinoza or a monarchical Spinoza - and it has been done. Perhaps also an anarchic Spinoza? No one has ever said that.

Baruch Spinoza

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