FERDINAND ALQUIE AGAINST THE SPINOZA'S MONISM

This paper aims to present Ferdinand Alquie's rejection of Spinoza's monism. Unlike Descartes, who sustains dualism, the monist thesis determines that there can be only one substance constituted by infinite attributes. This thesis is fundamental for the consolidation of the entire philosophical system of Spinoza. Alquie concludes that the monist thesis is incompatible with the argumentative structure of the first book of the Ethics. Alquie's approach is important because it exposes the problem very clearly, which justifies the presentation of his thinking, that can be useful to those who are interested in the studies of Spinoza's philosophy.