Is Spinoza's theory of intellect rather Averroist or Themistian? I argue that it depends on the general interpretation of Spinoza's philosophy of mind adopted

Toth, Oliver Istvan

toth, oliver istvan

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Spinoza's theory of intellect – an Averroistic theory?

In this paper, I investigate whether Spinoza theory of intellect can be considered as an Averroistic, Themistian or Alexandrian theory of intellect. I identify key doctrines of these theories that are argumentatively and theoretically independent from Aristotelian hylomorphism and thus can be accepted by someone rejecting hylomorphism. Next, I argue that the textual evidence is inconclusive: depending on the reading of Spinoza's philosophy accepted, Spinoza's theory of intellect can or cannot be considered as an Averroistic theory

Spinoza's theory of intellect – an Averroistic theory?

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