Stichting Internationale Spinozaprijs


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THE SPINOZALENS

The Spinozalens is named after the most famous philosopher that The Netherlands has ever brought forth: Baruch de Spinoza. In his work, specifically in his magnum opus Ethica, Spinoza was an advocate for values such as reason and tolerance. These values continue to merit special attention in contemporary society. That is what the initiators of this prize are striving for.

‘ Peace is not the absence of war. It is a virtue that comes from will-power and persistent hankering.’
Baruch de Spinoza, Tractatus Politicus

Why the name Spinozalens? The invaluable worth of Spinozas thought was certainly not expressed by his income. The for ever destitute philosopher sharpened lenzes to generate daily income. Even so, his writings were the center of attention. Many contemporaries recognized that Spinoza was opening a view towards new fundamental ideas on morals.

Baruch de Spinoza (1632-1677)
photo: Sijmen Hendriks