Philosophical Works of Leibnitz

By George Martin Duncan, Ralph M B 1858 Easley, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Book Overview

The Philosophical Works of Leibnitz is a comprehensive collection of writings by the renowned German philosopher, mathematician, and polymath, Gottfried Wilhelm Freiherr von Leibnitz. The book features a wide range of Leibnitz's works, including his famous Monadology, Discourse on Metaphysics, and Principles of Nature and Grace. The Monadology is a treatise on metaphysics that explores the concept of monads, which are indivisible and autonomous entities that make up the universe. In the Discourse on Metaphysics, Leibnitz discusses the nature of reality and the relationship between God and the world. The Principles of Nature and Grace is a work on theology that addresses the problem of evil and the existence of God. The book also includes Leibnitz's correspondence with other notable philosophers, such as Descartes and Spinoza, as well as his essays on logic, ethics, and politics. The Philosophical Works of Leibnitz provides a comprehensive overview of Leibnitz's philosophical ideas and his contributions to the fields of mathematics, science, and theology. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of philosophy.1908. Comprising The Monadology, New System of Nature, Principles of Nature and of Grace, Letters to Clarke, Refutation of Spinoza, and his other important philosophical opuscules, together with the Abridgment of the Theodicy and extracts from the New Essays on Human Understanding. Translated from the original Latin and French. With notes by George Martin Duncan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162582049
• ISBN13: 9781162582047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"