| Leibniz Reinterpreted Contributor(s): Strickland, Lloyd (Author) |
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ISBN: 082649028X ISBN-13: 9780826490285 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $227.70 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval |
| Dewey: 193 |
| LCCN: 2005023350 |
| Series: Continuum Studies in Philosophy (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (0.90 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Leibniz Reinterpreted 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. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Strickland, Lloyd: - Lloyd Strickland teaches philosophy at Lancaster University, UK. Heb also runs a highly successful website devoted to Leibniz. His publications include articles in the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, the Journal of Value Inquiry, and Ars Disputandi. |
