The major difference between Spinoza and Descartes is that Spinoza cannot assert the freedom of the will because he is a determinist, whereas Descartes affirms free will, making this difference quite significant for their ethical systems.

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The big difference in Spinodza we'll see is that Spinodza cannot assert the freedom of the will. He's a determinist and that makes quite a difference.

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A History of Philosophy | 36 Spinozawheatoncollege
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