Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. Although he wrote no single comprehensive explanation of his philosophy, his contributions to areas of philosophical thought range from mathematics to cultural exchange. However, his ideas often seem strange and abstract and his tendency to harmonize different views can be hugely puzzling for the reader. Students of Lebniz's work and thought regularly face very particular intellectual challenges.
Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Lebniz's philosophy, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Leibniz's thought, offering detailed examination of the key areas of his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities). Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Leibniz's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his work and ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

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Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. Although he wrote no single comprehensive explanation of his philosophy, his contributions to areas of philosophical thought range from mathematics to cultural exchange. However, his ideas often seem strange and abstract and his tendency to harmonize different views can be hugely puzzling for the reader. Students of Lebniz's work and thought regularly face very particular intellectual challenges.
Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Lebniz's philosophy, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Leibniz's thought, offering detailed examination of the key areas of his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities). Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Leibniz's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his work and ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

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Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Franklin Perkins
Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Franklin Perkins

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Overview

Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. Although he wrote no single comprehensive explanation of his philosophy, his contributions to areas of philosophical thought range from mathematics to cultural exchange. However, his ideas often seem strange and abstract and his tendency to harmonize different views can be hugely puzzling for the reader. Students of Lebniz's work and thought regularly face very particular intellectual challenges.
Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Lebniz's philosophy, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Leibniz's thought, offering detailed examination of the key areas of his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities). Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Leibniz's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his work and ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441169167
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 05/10/2007
Series: Guides for the Perplexed
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 184
File size: 331 KB

About the Author

Franklin Perkins is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at DePaul University, Chicago, USA, and has published a number of books and articles on Leibniz.

Table of Contents

 

Chapter One: Reading Leibniz 


Chapter Two: God and the Best Possible World 



  1. The Two Principles of Knowledge
  2. The Existence of God
  3. The Nature of God
  4. The Best of All Possible Worlds

 


Chapter Three: Substances



  1. Substance in Early Modern Philosophy
  2. The Simplicity and Unity of Substance in Leibniz
  3. Substances as Points of View on the Universe
  4. Interaction and Pre-Established Harmony

 


Chapter Four: Rational Minds



  1. Minute Perceptions and Levels of Awareness
  2. Necessary Truths and Innate Ideas
  3. Knowledge
  4. Identity and Choice

Conclusion

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