Spinoza's Circle

Spinoza's Circle was a group of 17th-century thinkers in the Netherlands, named after the philosopher Baruch Spinoza. This collective engaged in discussions on philosophy, ethics, and science, advocating for rational thought and secularism. They emphasized the importance of reason and the natural world, challenging traditional religious views. The Circle aimed to promote intellectual freedom and was influential in shaping Enlightenment ideas. It represented a shift towards modern philosophical thinking, laying the groundwork for later developments in philosophy, democracy, and science.