Baruch (bəˈruːk). 1632–77, Dutch philosopher who constructed a holistic metaphysical system derived from a series of hypotheses that he judged self-evident. His chief work is Ethics (1677)
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Baˈruch (bəˈruk) (Eng. Benedict) 1632-77; Du. philosopher