Spinoza, who dared to challenge authority
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1、 In Moliere's "The Miser", Albagon had people clean the room and prepare food. In order to save money, even though there were ten people eating, he had to prepare food for eight people. He also instructed people to pour water into the wine and not to pour the wine until the guest's cup was empty.
2、 If someone wants a new piece of clothing, tell them that it is very worn out, with a large oil stain on the front of the shirt and a big hole at the back of the pants. This will inevitably make them laugh. Albagon told him to cover his front with a hat when serving guests, and to always keep his back facing the wall so that others wouldn't notice.
3、 Spinoza, the creator of one of the most complete metaphysical systems in the history of philosophy, publicly questioned the history recorded in the Bible at the age of 24, and was subsequently excommunicated. His family also announced the deprivation of his inheritance rights as a result.
4、 Russell evaluated Spinoza in "A History of Western Philosophy" as follows: "Spinoza is the most noble and amiable philosopher among great philosophers. In terms of intellect, some people surpass him, but in terms of morality, he is supreme
5、 Spinoza pointed out in "Ethics" that those who are governed by acceptance are free, while those who are governed by emotions are not free.
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