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Perkins, Franklin.

Leibniz a guide for the perplexed / [electronic resource] : Franklin Perkins. - London ; New York : Continuum, 2007. - viii, 174 p. - Guides for the perplexed . - Guides for the perplexed. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-169) and index.

READING LEIBNIZ. Context of Leibniz's philosophy -- Difficulties of reading Leibniz -- Using this book -- GOD AND THE BEST POSSIBLE WORLD. Two principles of knowledge -- The existence of god -- The nature of God -- The best of all possible worlds -- SUBSTANCES. Substance in early modern philosophy -- The simplicity and unity of substance in Leibniz -- Substances as points of view on the universe -- Interaction and pre-established harmony -- RATIONAL MINDS. Minute perceptions and levels of awareness -- Necessary truths and innate ideas -- Knowledge -- identity and choice -- LEIBNIZ'S PHILOSOPHY AND LEIBNIZ AS PHILOSOPHER.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

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Subjects--Personal Names:
Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716.

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: B2598 / .P455 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 193