II-IV. The idea of God, from which an infinite number of things follow in infinite ways, can only be one.
The EthicsBenedict de Spinoza
PROP. IV. The idea of God, from which an infinite number of things follow in infinite ways, can only be one.
Proof.—Infinite intellect comprehends nothing save the attributes of God and his modifications (Part i., Prop. xxx.). Now God is one (Part i., Prop. xiv., Coroll.). Therefore the idea of God, wherefrom an infinite number of things follow in infinite ways, can only be one. Q.E.D.
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