"في العقل لا يوجد إرادة مطلقة أو حرة ولكن العقل يتحدد ليتمنى هذا أو ذاك بسبب معين يتحدد بدوره بسبب آخر وهذا الأخير بسبب آخر وهكذا إلى ما لا نهاية"
— Baruch Spinoza
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Simplified Meaning:
Everything we think we want is influenced by something else. Our desires are shaped by events, other people's actions, and our past experiences. For instance, think about choosing a career. You might think you chose your profession freely, but your choice could be influenced by your family's expectations, financial needs, or experiences you had as a child. It's like a chain reaction where each decision is linked to previous ones. Recognizing this can help us understand our motivations better and maybe make more thoughtful choices. By being aware that our decisions are interconnected with countless factors, we can start to reflect on what truly drives us.
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Causality Cause and effect Determinism Free will Infinity Mind Philosophy Predestination SpinozaFEATURED QUOTES
