Who knows of the brilliance of Spinoza?

Question

Who knows of the brilliance of Spinoza?

Answer 1

No one.  We all benefit as his great wisdom holds god & chaos at bay so science can flourish and dominate.  His contribution is a silent behemoth, invisible to the masses, even the educated.

Walk softly and carry a trident submarine under your coat, Benedictus.  Most other great thinkers are ants tossing to & fro in your wake.

Answer 2

Hello:

I have not read much Spinoza, but when we covered him right after Descartes in my western Philosophy class I thought we was good people.  Simple man, loved god, made glasses for people...died because of his trade.  We should all live lives like this.  

I hope this helps

Rev Phil