Baroque Philosophy

Baroque Philosophy, emerging in the 17th century during the Baroque artistic period, reflects the tensions of its time, such as scientific discovery, religious conflict, and the dynamics of power. Key figures like René Descartes and Baruch Spinoza explored the nature of reality, knowledge, and the self. Descartes emphasized reason and doubt as paths to certainty, while Spinoza offered a rational view of God and the universe. This period fostered a shift towards individualism and critical thinking, shaping modern philosophy and science, and paving the way for Enlightenment ideas.