The Shorter Leibniz Texts
A Collection of New Translations
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published on 15. October 2006
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-0-8264-8950-0 (ISBN)
Description
This volume contains more than 60 original translations of papers written by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). As well as contributing to Leibniz scholarship, it is intended to function as an introductory text for students.
Reviews / Votes
"'Strickland's excellent collection not only provides a highly accessible entry point to students approaching Leibniz for the first time, but also constitutes a significant contribution to Leibniz scholarship; the selections are fresh and interesting, and succeed in revealing the breadth and depth of Leibniz's philosophy.' Vernon Pratt, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Lancaster University 'Since no one or two of Leibniz's works capture the breadth of his thought, Strickland's anthology is a happy solution and fills a neglected niche in hitherto published anthologies.' Daniel J. Cook, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Brooklyn College, CUNY"More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Upper Level Undergraduate
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
469 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-8950-0 (9780826489500)
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Additional editions
The Shorter Leibniz Texts
A Collection of New Translations
E-Book
07/2010
1st Edition
Continuum Publishing Corporation
€32.99
Available for download
Person
Lloyd Strickland (Lancaster University, UK) runs a highly successful website devoted to Leibniz. His publications include articles in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy and Ars Disputandi.
Content
Acknowledgements; Bibliography; Introduction; A note on the translations; Part I. Metaphysics; A. Creation; B. Truth and Substance; Part II: Mind, Body and Soul; A. Souls and their nature; B. The relationship between soul and body; C. The fate of souls; Part III. Free Will and Necessity; A. The nature of free will; B. Contingency and necessity; Part IV: Science; A. Matter and body; B. The laws of nature; C. Biology; Part V. Law and Ethics; A. Law; B. Virtue; C. Pleasure and happiness; VI. Theology; A. The existence of God; B. Optimism and meliorism; C. Sin and evil.