Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Leibniz and the "Monadology" (平装) 0415171148

Leibniz is a major figure in western philosophy and, with Descartes and Spinoza, one of the most influential philosophers of the Rationalist School. The Monadology is his most famous work and one of the most important works of modern philosophy. Leibniz and the Monadology introduces and assesses: *Leibniz's life and the background to the Monadology *the ideas and text of the Monadology*Leibniz's continuing importance to philosophy Leibniz and the Monadology is ideal for anyone coming to Leibniz for the first time. It also includes the text of the Monadology, specially translated for this GuideBook by Anthony Savile. This is a sophisticated, rigorous and sympathetic commentary on Leibniz's Monadology.it is written with great clarity and elegance.... –Nicholas Jolley, Syracuse University Anthony Saville is Professor of Philosophy at King's College, University of London. Introduction 1. Two Great Principles 2. God 3. Simple Substances 4. Monadic Nature 5. Perception and Appetition 6. Worlds 7. Matter 8. Organic Bodies and Composite Substances 9. Mind and Body 10. Spirits and the Moral Order Appendix I. Monadology Appendix II. Bibliography

出版社	Routledge
作者	AnthonySavile