SPINOZA SCHEMA

Infinite

     Finite

Modes

     Modes
(Modifications  of the attributes)

Attributes
(Essence of substance)
   /     Rest    \
 /                   \
      /   Matter    Bodies - sensation
    /  (extension)  \                   /
   \    Motion  /
Substance
   /  Intellect  \
Totality of Being  /                   \
Nature    \      Mind    Minds - perception
God      \ (thought)  \                   /
   \     Will      /
Absolute Relative
Eternal Passing
Necessary cause of itself Contingent, merely possible
Free Necessary
CAUSE

EFFECT
Absolutely Infinite Relatively Infinite Infinite

Finite, particular
(not limited within (no beginning/end;
itself) infinite series,
diversification;
motion is eternal)

Attributes parallel each other since they are ultimately the same thing, viz., attributes of one and the same substance. Hence, every idea corresponds to a body and the mind is the conscious image of the body.

J. Carl Mickelsen