| Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Perkins, Franklin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826489206 ISBN-13: 9780826489203 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. However, his ideas often seem strange and abstract. Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Leibniz's philosophy, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher, his work and ideas. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General |
| Dewey: 193 |
| Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 7.32" W x 8.76" (1.33 lbs) 184 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - Germany |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. Gottfried Leibniz is one of the most influential and important European philosophers of the early modern period. Although he wrote no single comprehensive explanation of his philosophy, his contributions to areas of philosophical thought range from mathematics to cultural exchange. However, his ideas often seem strange and abstract and his tendency to harmonize different views can be hugely puzzling for the reader. Students of Lebniz's work and thought regularly face very particular intellectual challenges. Leibniz: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Lebniz's philosophy, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book covers the whole range of Leibniz's thought, offering detailed examination of the key areas of his ideas, including the intersections between his metaphysics, epistemology, ethical and political thought and his famous claim that reality consists of monads (unities). Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Leibniz's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of his work and ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers. |