The Ethics

"The Ethics" by Benedict de Spinoza (TOS 02)

First Appearance	TOS 02 (22 Sep 1966)
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While reading through the Enterprise computer, Gary Mitchell referred to "The Ethics," written by Benedict de Spinoza, as "long-hair stuff." Mitchell said that he found the work to be "simple … Childish, almost," and said that he didn't agree with Spinoza "at all."^[1]

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Notes and References

↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Star Trek, season 1, episode 3 (Production number 02). Directed by James Goldstone. Written by Samuel A. Peeples. Desilu Productions. 22 September 1966.

[TOS02-1] Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Star Trek, season 1, episode 3 (Production number 02). Directed by James Goldstone. Written by Samuel A. Peeples. Desilu Productions. 22 September 1966.

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