Antognazza Maria Rosa (Professor Of Philosophy Department Of Philosophy King's College London)
Antognazza Maria Rosa (Professor Of Philosophy Department Of Philosophy King's College London) - Leibniz: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Antognazza Maria Rosa (Professor Of Philosophy Department Of Philosophy King's College London) - Leibniz: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646 - 1716) was a man of extraordinary intellectual creativity who lived an exceptionally rich and varied intellectual life in troubled times. More than anything else he was a man who wanted to improve the life of his fellow human beings through the advancement of all the sciences and the establishment of a stable and just political order. In this Very Short Introduction Maria Rosa Antognazza outlines the central features of Leibniz's philosophy in the context of his overarching intellectual vision and aspirations. Against the backdrop of Leibniz's encompassing scientific ambitions she introduces the fundamental principles of Leibniz's thought as well as his theory of truth and theory of knowledge. Exploring Leibniz's contributions to logic mathematics physics and metaphysics she considers how his theories sat alongside his concerns with politics diplomacy and a broad range of practical reforms: juridical economic administrative technological medical and ecclesiastical. Discussing Leinbniz's theories of possible worlds she concludes by looking at what is ultimately real in this actual world that we experience the good and evil there is in it and Leibniz's response to the problem of evil through his theodicy. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Leibniz: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Antognazza Maria Rosa (Professor Of Philosophy Department Of Philosophy King's College London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198718642
Pages: 160 Pages, 7 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 12/1/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Philosophy Of Mathematics
Description: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646 - 1716) was a man of extraordinary intellectual creativity who lived an exceptionally rich and varied intellectual life in troubled times. More than anything else he was a man who wanted to improve the life of his fellow human beings through the advancement of all the sciences and the establishment of a stable and just political order. In this Very Short Introduction Maria Rosa Antognazza outlines the central features of Leibniz's philosophy in the context of his overarching intellectual vision and aspirations. Against the backdrop of Leibniz's encompassing scientific ambitions she introduces the fundamental principles of Leibniz's thought as well as his theory of truth and theory of knowledge. Exploring Leibniz's contributions to logic mathematics physics and metaphysics she considers how his theories sat alongside his concerns with politics diplomacy and a broad range of practical reforms: juridical economic administrative technological medical and ecclesiastical. Discussing Leinbniz's theories of possible worlds she concludes by looking at what is ultimately real in this actual world that we experience the good and evil there is in it and Leibniz's response to the problem of evil through his theodicy. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Leibniz: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Antognazza Maria Rosa (Professor Of Philosophy Department Of Philosophy King's College London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198718642
Pages: 160 Pages, 7 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 12/1/2016
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Philosophy Of Mathematics
