Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions.
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Contents |
Who was Leibniz? -- Characteristica universalis, logical calculus, and mathematics -- Encyclopaedia, scientia generalis, and the academies of sciences -- Possible worlds and fundamental principles -- Complete-concept theory, theory of truth, and theory of knowledge -- The best of all possible worlds and Leibniz's theodicy -- What is ultimately real -- unity and activity -- Monads -- Monads, corporeal substances, and bodies |
Summary |
This work considers who Leibniz was and introduces his overarching intellectual vision. It follows his pursuit of the systematic reform and advancement of all the sciences, to be undertaken as a collaborative enterprise supported by an enlightened ruler, and his ultimate goal of the improvement of the human condition |
Notes |
Previously issued in print: 2016 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Audience |
Specialized |
Notes |
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 3, 2016) |
Subject |
Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716.
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SUBJECT |
Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716 fast |
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Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm 1646-1716 gnd |
Subject |
Philosophie
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780191788079 |
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0191788074 |
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9780198718642 |
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0198718640 |
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9780191028755 |
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0191028754 |
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