"Freedom is absolutely necessary for the progress in science and the liberal arts"

- Baruch Spinoza

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This quote by Baruch Spinoza highlights the importance of flexibility in order to make progression in scientific research and the liberal arts. He is suggesting that without liberty, progression in these locations would be impeded. Liberty permits individuals to believe and also discover ideas without fear of vengeance or censorship. It enables the cost-free exchange of ideas as well as the capability to test existing ideas. Liberty likewise allows for the growth of new theories and the testing of existing ones. Without freedom, progress in science and the liberal arts would be stifled. Flexibility is vital for the improvement of understanding as well as the advancement of new ideas. It is a needed element for progression in any type of area.

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This quote is written / told by Baruch Spinoza between November 24, 1632 and February 21, 1677. He was a famous Philosopher from Netherland. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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