Essay Question: Unlike Descartes, who is a substance dualist, Spinoza is a (substance) monist. What is the latter’s argument for the claim that there is but one substance, which we call God or nature, and how do you (and everyone else) fit into this ontological picture?
Instructions and Advice:
Think of your reader as someone who needs your help. Your essay will serve as a tutorial:
1. Describe important concepts and lines of reasoning, e.g., ‘He says this, he argues that.’
2. Explain important concepts and lines of reasoning, e.g., ‘This is what he means by this and that.’
3. Connect important concepts and lines of reasoning to your thesis, e.g., ‘So, this is why…’
4. Be sure your essay is fully formed, i.e., introductory remarks, summaries, and analyses. When formulating your position, be sure to make your argument clear.
4. Be sure your essay is fully formed, i.e., introductory remarks, summaries, and analyses. When formulating your position, be sure to make your argument clear.
5. Organize your thoughts so they are expressed on paper as a coherent whole. Given the constraints of the exam format, you’ll probably write a minimum of four and a maximum of six paragraphs. These should ‘hang together’ in a way that’s easy to follow; there is a clear progression of ideas.
ONLY SOURCE for citing IS attached PDF (Spinoza_Ehics_PartI and V-Excerpts)
In addition, DO NOT use material from any outside (i.e., secondary) sources, and do not use quotes from the primary source material longer than several words; I want to read what you have to say about the text. When you do quote the text, however, be sure to enlist the appropriate punctuation.
Your essay should run between 1000 and 1200 words.
Essay Instructions: In the space provided, please construct grammatical, cohesive, and carefully worded sentences in response to the question below. Be sure not to quote the text. Instead, make references to the relevant sentences or passages you will discuss. Avoid relying on secondary sources and keep direct quotes from the primary text brief, incorporating them properly into your writing. The essay should be your interpretation and analysis, not a summary or paraphrase of other materials. The goal is to demonstrate your understanding of the primary text through thoughtful discussion. To write a cohesive and effective essay, ensure your sentences are clear, grammatical, and connected. Carefully choose your words to construct ideas that guide the reader. Focus the essay on a central argument or point, using concepts and arguments from your primary thinker(s) as evidence to support your claims. Clearly present and explain significant concepts and how they relate to your central idea.
Your essay should run between 1000 and 1200 words.
Essay Instructions: In the space provided, please construct grammatical, cohesive, and carefully worded sentences in response to the question below. Be sure not to quote the text. Instead, make references to the relevant sentences or passages you will discuss. Avoid relying on secondary sources and keep direct quotes from the primary text brief, incorporating them properly into your writing. The essay should be your interpretation and analysis, not a summary or paraphrase of other materials. The goal is to demonstrate your understanding of the primary text through thoughtful discussion. To write a cohesive and effective essay, ensure your sentences are clear, grammatical, and connected. Carefully choose your words to construct ideas that guide the reader. Focus the essay on a central argument or point, using concepts and arguments from your primary thinker(s) as evidence to support your claims. Clearly present and explain significant concepts and how they relate to your central idea.