The Secret to True Freedom: Spinoza's Philosophy

The Philosophy That Freed Spinoza: A Life-Changing Truth

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What if you're searching for freedom, which isn't about control but understanding? In this video, we explore the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, the 17th-century thinker who redefined freedom.
Spinoza, a true maverick of his time, dared to challenge the norms, rejecting the allure of fame, wealth, and social acceptance. His courage and resilience in the face of exile and curses from his own community are truly inspiring. Instead of succumbing to despair, he unearthed something extraordinary. Spinoza's belief in true freedom, not from external power but from inner wisdom, is a beacon of hope. It's about the courage to understand life without illusions and the ability to live in harmony with reality.
In this video, we'll explore:
Spinoza's bold choices and the price he paid for his truth-seeking
Key ideas from his masterpiece Ethics on freedom, happiness, and the importance of self-understanding
His view is that happiness is not about control but about aligning with the natural flow of life
How his revolutionary thoughts are relevant today in a world obsessed with achievement and validation.

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[Masterofphilosophy]

His 'freedom formula' isn't just about escaping external constraints but mastering inner passions and cultivating understanding. This perspective on freedom as an internal achievement, grounded in self-awareness and reason, resonates deeply. It’s inspiring to see how this transformed his life – and how it can shape ours!"

[HiddenLibraryworld-jr]

An absolutely enlightening video! The way Spinoza's profound ideas about freedom and human nature are broken down is both captivating and inspiring. Excellent storytelling and deep philosophical insights—brilliant work!

[benben-dnck]

Freedom is peace of mind.Freedom is inner peace. So, beware of thinking, speaking and doing anything that will take away your inner peace as it will deprive you of your freedom.

[arshaddurrani]

Great thoughts.The more the world 'prospers', the more such masters stand out for their timeless ideas and the possible path to contentment. Thankyou.

[jphottroddlincoln]

I had no idea Spinoza was so profound, I’ll be reading up on

[stephenwatts]

On Death
Kahlil Gibran - 1883-1931
Then Almitra spoke, saying, We would ask now of Death.
And he said:
You would know the secret of death.
But how shall you find it unless you seek it in the heart of life?
The owl whose night-bound eyes are blind unto the day cannot unveil the mystery of light.
If you would indeed behold the spirit of death, open your heart wide unto the body of life.
For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
In the depth of your hopes and desires lies your silent knowledge of the beyond;
And like seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring.
Trust the dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.
Your fear of death is but the trembling of the shepherd when he stands before the king whose hand is to be laid upon him in honour.
Is the shepherd not joyful beneath his trembling, that he shall wear the mark of the king?
Yet is he not more mindful of his trembling?
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.

[ruskinyruskiny]

An Individual has not started living fully until they can rise above the narrow confines of individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of humanity. Every person must decide at some point, whether they will walk in light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. This is the judgment: Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?' As quoted by Coretta Scott King in The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Second Edition (2011), Ch. "Community of man", p. 3.
Inner peace is a habit of mind. Inner peace is not found in shirking our responsiblities to others. "We must be versed in action yet remain unaffected by it". Gandhi.

[stylist]

Wise man🙏🥰freedom is within us, finding peace in GOD

[christiaanmeyns]

Seeing this, it looks like Spinoza’s idea was greatly influenced by the Buddhist philosophy on freedom

[drsyedrazaaliali]

Real freedom is from poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, disease and other things that nag and plague life ♥ ❤ 😄 ✨ 💖 🌄 by ✋ preventing living together and working together. Freedom is all about sentience and nothing else.