{"product_id":"2940016116358","title":"The Ethics","description":"PART I. CONCERNING GOD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDEFINITIONS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI.  By that which is self--caused, I mean that of which the\u003cbr\u003eessence involves existence, or that of which the nature is only\u003cbr\u003econceivable as existent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eII.  A thing is called finite after its kind, when it can be\u003cbr\u003elimited by another thing of the same nature; for instance, a\u003cbr\u003ebody is called finite because we always conceive another greater\u003cbr\u003ebody.  So, also, a thought is limited by another thought, but a\u003cbr\u003ebody is not limited by thought, nor a thought by body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIII.  By substance, I mean that which is in itself, and is\u003cbr\u003econceived through itself: in other words, that of which a\u003cbr\u003econception can be formed independently of any other conception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIV.  By attribute, I mean that which the intellect perceives as\u003cbr\u003econstituting the essence of substance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eV.  By mode, I mean the modifications[1] of substance, or that\u003cbr\u003ewhich exists in, and is conceived through, something other than\u003cbr\u003eitself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[1] \"Affectiones\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVI.  By God, I mean a being absolutely infinite--that is, a\u003cbr\u003esubstance consisting in infinite attributes, of which each\u003cbr\u003eexpresses eternal and infinite essentiality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplanation--I say absolutely infinite, not infinite after its\u003cbr\u003ekind: for, of a thing infinite only after its kind, infinite\u003cbr\u003eattributes may be denied; but that which is absolutely infinite,\u003cbr\u003econtains in its essence whatever expresses reality, and involves\u003cbr\u003eno negation.","brand":"SAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071245205744,"sku":"2940016116358","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016116358","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}