Baruch Spinoza Naturalistic pantheism

possibly drawing upon ideas of descartes, baruch spinoza connected god , nature through phrase deus sive natura ( god, or nature ), making him father of classical pantheism. relied upon rationalism rather more intuitive approach of eastern traditions.

spinoza s philosophy, known spinozism, has been understood in number of ways, , caused disagreements such pantheism controversy. however, many scholars have considered form of naturalistic pantheism. has included viewing pantheistic unity natural. others focus on deterministic aspect of naturalism. spinoza inspired number of other pantheists, varying degrees of idealism towards nature. however, spinoza s influence in own time limited.

scholars have considered spinoza founder of line of naturalistic pantheism, though not one.