This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive interpretation of the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). Among its other virtues, it makes considerable use of unpublished manuscript sources. The book seeks to demonstrate the systematic unity of Leibniz's thought, in which theodicy, ethics, metaphysics and natural philosophy cohere. The key, underlying idea of the system is the conception of nature as an order designed by God to maximize the opportunities for the exercise of reason.
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"Rutherford writes with great clarity, he sets forth his ideas in a well-organized fashion, and his interpretations are well informed and cogent. This book will be of interest to specialists in early modern philosophy, because it challenges some `standard' interpretations of Leibniz's philosophy. Yet, because the author offers an interpretation of Leibniz's entire philosophical project, it will also be useful for nonspecialists who want to become more familiar with Leibniz's thinking on the whole." The Review of Metaphysics
"...succeeds in providing a most coherent reading of Leibniz by piecing together the most appealing Leibnizian system out of disparate doctrines....Rutherford's systematizing of Leibniz is often brilliant; it allows him to explore Leibnizian issues in a novel fashion." ISIS
"Unfortunately, Leibniz, one of the great systematic thinkers in Western intellectual history, is near-impossible to treat systematically. But in Donald Rutherford's new book, this near-impossible task not only gets done, it gets done exactly right....It's a daunting task, but Rutherford was undaunted....Donald Rutherford has produced a fine, fine book on Leibniz. Under Rutherford's expert guidance, anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics can come to understand how and why Leibniz is the pivotal figure that he is." Foundations of Physics
"Rutherford's work is refreshing and clear. His treatment of such topics as divine justice, harmony, substance, souls, and matter is cogent and well argued. A valuable addition for both the novice and the experienced Leibnizian. One of the best of a recent spate of Leibniz books. Highly recommended for all libraries." Choice
"Rutherford's well-researched and beautifully written individual essays have always been a pleasure to read and intellectualy rewarding as well...there is no question that he is an author to follow." Catherine Wilson, Philosophy in Review
"...excellent book." The Philosophical Review
"...succeeds in providing a most coherent reading of Leibniz by piecing together the most appealing Leibnizian system out of disparate doctrines....Rutherford's systematizing of Leibniz is often brilliant; it allows him to explore Leibnizian issues in a novel fashion." ISIS
"Unfortunately, Leibniz, one of the great systematic thinkers in Western intellectual history, is near-impossible to treat systematically. But in Donald Rutherford's new book, this near-impossible task not only gets done, it gets done exactly right....It's a daunting task, but Rutherford was undaunted....Donald Rutherford has produced a fine, fine book on Leibniz. Under Rutherford's expert guidance, anyone interested in the history and philosophy of physics can come to understand how and why Leibniz is the pivotal figure that he is." Foundations of Physics
"Rutherford's work is refreshing and clear. His treatment of such topics as divine justice, harmony, substance, souls, and matter is cogent and well argued. A valuable addition for both the novice and the experienced Leibnizian. One of the best of a recent spate of Leibniz books. Highly recommended for all libraries." Choice
"Rutherford's well-researched and beautifully written individual essays have always been a pleasure to read and intellectualy rewarding as well...there is no question that he is an author to follow." Catherine Wilson, Philosophy in Review
"...excellent book." The Philosophical Review
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This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive interpretation of the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). Among its other virtues, it makes considerable use of unpublished manuscript sources. The book seeks to demonstrate the systematic unity of Leibniz's thought, in which theodicy, ethics, metaphysics and natural philosophy cohere. The key, underlying idea of the system is the conception of nature as an order designed by God to maximize the opportunities for the exercise of reason.
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Leibniz's doctrine of theodicy is a modern response to an ancient problem: how to reconcile the existence of evil-particularly undeserved human suffering-with the assumption that world has been created by a God who is both infinitely powerful and infinitely just. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
panorganic structure, soullike form, soullike substances, complete concept theory, grounding monads, greatest total perfection, metaphysical goodness, lesser monads, primitive passive power, maximizing perfection, purely extrinsic denominations, dominant monad, more monads, subordinate monads, different monads, primitive active force, intrinsic denominations, relative distinctness, late metaphysics, other monads, metaphysical union, singular substance, corporeal phenomena, created monad, maximum perfection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Des Bosses, New Essays, Causa Dei, Specimen of Discoveries, Given Leibniz, Electress Sophie, Catherine Wilson, Common Concept of Justice, Notationes Generales, Preliminary Discourse, Secret Encyclopedia, Thomas Burnett, Bayle's Dictionary, Book Concerning the Origin of Evil, City of God, Johann Bernoulli, Metaphysical Foundations of Mathematics, While God New!
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Leibniz's doctrine of theodicy is a modern response to an ancient problem: how to reconcile the existence of evil-particularly undeserved human suffering-with the assumption that world has been created by a God who is both infinitely powerful and infinitely just. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
panorganic structure, soullike form, soullike substances, complete concept theory, grounding monads, greatest total perfection, metaphysical goodness, lesser monads, primitive passive power, maximizing perfection, purely extrinsic denominations, dominant monad, more monads, subordinate monads, different monads, primitive active force, intrinsic denominations, relative distinctness, late metaphysics, other monads, metaphysical union, singular substance, corporeal phenomena, created monad, maximum perfection Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Des Bosses, New Essays, Causa Dei, Specimen of Discoveries, Given Leibniz, Electress Sophie, Catherine Wilson, Common Concept of Justice, Notationes Generales, Preliminary Discourse, Secret Encyclopedia, Thomas Burnett, Bayle's Dictionary, Book Concerning the Origin of Evil, City of God, Johann Bernoulli, Metaphysical Foundations of Mathematics, While God New!
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- Discourse on Metaphysics and Other Essays by Gottfried Wilhelm Freiherr von Leibniz on 14 pages
- The Cambridge Companion to Leibniz (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy) by Nicholas Jolley in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Philosophical Essays by G. W. Leibniz in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
- The Natural Philosophy of Leibniz (The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science) by Kathleen Okruhlik in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Critique of Pure Reason (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Immanuel Kant) by Immanuel Kant on page 94, and Back Matter
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- Self and Substance in Leibniz by Marc Elliott Bobro on 5 pages
- Schleiermacher and Whitehead: Open Systems in Dialogue (Theologische Bibliothek Topelmann) by Christine Helmer on 4 pages
- A Companion to Rationalism (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy) by Alan Nelson on page 60, page 281, and page 321
- Das Einfache und die Materie (Kantstudien-Erganzungshefte) (German Edition) by Kristina Engelhard on page 186, page 242, and Back Matter
- The Cambridge Companion to Malebranche (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy) by Steven Nadler in Front Matter, page 187, and Back Matter
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