Leibniz reinterpreted
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Leibniz reinterpreted
（Continuum studies in philosophy）
Continuum, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-170) and indexes
Contents of Works
- Introduction
- The grounds for optimism
- The perfection of things
- The perfection of worlds I : richness
- The perfection of worlds II : simplicity
- The harmony of things
- Does the world increase in perfection?
- Conclusion
Description and Table of Contents
Description
"Leibniz Re-interpreted" tackles head on the central idea in Leibniz's philosophy, namely that we live in the best of all possible worlds. Strickland argues that Leibniz's theory has been consistently misunderstood by previous commentators. In the process Strickland provides both an elucidation and reinterpretation of a number of concepts central to Leibniz's work, such as "richness", "simplicity", "harmony" and "incompossibility", and shows where previous attempts to explain these concepts have failed. Thus the book provides an unignorable reinterpretation of many of the core themes of Leibniz's philosophy. This clear and concise study is tightly focussed and assumes no prior acquaintance with Leibniz or optimism. It thus serves as an ideal entry point into Leibniz's philosophy.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: The grounds for optimism
- Chapter 3: The perfection of things
- Chapter 4: The perfection of worlds I: Richness
- Chapter 5: The perfection of worlds II: Simplicity
- Chapter 6: The harmony of things
- Chapter 7: Does the world increase in perfection?
- Chapter 8: Conflicts and evils
- Chapter 9: Conclusion: how to make the best of all possible worlds
- References
- Index.
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