As part of his discussion, Spinoza says, "The mind is a fixed and definite mode of thought, therefore it cannot be the free cause of its actions; in other words, it cannot have an absolute faculty of positive or negative ..."
A) energy.
B) recapitulation.
C) volition.
D) transparency.

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Spinoza is discussing the idea that the mind is determined by fixed and definite modes of thought, which implies that it cannot have complete freedom of choice and action. Therefore, the best choice for the missing phrase is "volition," which refers to the power or faculty of choosing or making decisions.

As Part of His Discussion, Spinoza Says, "The Mind Is