Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Leibniz and the Monadology (Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks) [Paperback]

Anthony Savile (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415171148 | ISBN-13: 978-0415171144 | Publication Date: September 21, 2000 | Edition: 1

Leibniz is a major figure in western philosophy and, with Descartes and Spinoza, one of the most influential philosophers of the Rationalist School. The Monadology is his most famous work and one of the most important works of modern philosophy.
Leibniz and the Monadology introduces and assesses:
*Leibniz's life and the background to the Monadology
*the ideas and text of the Monadology*Leibniz's continuing importance to philosophy
Leibniz and the Monadology is ideal for anyone coming to Leibniz for the first time. It also includes the text of the Monadology, specially translated for this GuideBook by Anthony Savile.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a sophisticated, rigorous and sympathetic commentary on Leibniz's Monadology.it is written with great clarity and elegance....
–Nicholas Jolley, Syracuse University

About the Author

Anthony Saville is Professor of Philosophy at King's College, University of London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415171148
• ISBN-13: 978-0415171144
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,958,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)