Unlike Francis Bacon, Who Argued That Humanity's Powers Were to Be

question 54

True/False

Unlike Francis Bacon, who argued that humanity's powers were to be used to "conquer nature," Benedict de Spinoza claimed that nature does not exist for human domination because nature and the universe and humanity itself are all part of God.

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or happiness a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of goods and services.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where a consumer has allocated their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given their budget constraints.

Total Utility

The overall pleasure derived from using a certain quantity of goods or services.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where a consumer has allocated their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given the prices of goods and services.