Benedict de Spinoza was a renowned Dutch philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He is considered one of the most influential philosophers of his time, and his ideas have had a profound impact on western philosophy. There are several synonyms for Benedict de Spinoza, including Baruch de Spinoza, Spinoza, and Bento de Espinosa. He was a rationalist philosopher who believed that the world was composed of a single substance, which he referred to as God or nature. He was also a proponent of religious tolerance and advocated for separating the church and state. Spinoza's philosophical works continue to be studied and admired by scholars today.