Leibniz Reinterpreted (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780826490285)

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.

Author: Lloyd Strickland
ISBN-10: 082649028X
ISBN-13: 9780826490285
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2006
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2006 pg. 496
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 4