Ferdinand Alquié contra o monismo de Espinosa

Abstract

This paper aims to present Ferdinand Alquié'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. Alquié concludes that the monist thesis is incompatible with the argumentative structure of the first book of the Ethics. Alquié'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.