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Possibility, Agency and Individuality in Leibniz's Metaphysics
Ohad Nachtomy
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Hardback. Presents Leibniz's subtle approach to possibility and explores some of its consequential repercussions in his metaphysics. This book provides an original approach to the questions of individuation and relations in Leibniz, offering a novel account of Leibniz's notion of Nested Individuals. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 576.
Leibniz’s notion of possibility is one of his most significant contributions to philosophy as well as one of the cornerstones of his metaphysics. This work attempts to bring out the intrinsic subtlety of Leibniz’s approach to possibility and to explore some of its important repercussions in his metaphysics. This project involves an examination of some of the most difficult questions in Leibniz‘s metaphysics from this vantage point. The book consists of three parts, the first focusing on Leibniz’s notion of possibility, the second on his notion of agency, and the third on his notion of individuality. Leibniz’s preoccupation with the ... Read more
Leibniz’s notion of possibility is one of his most significant contributions to philosophy as well as one of the cornerstones of his metaphysics. This work attempts to bring out the intrinsic subtlety of Leibniz’s approach to possibility and to explore some of its important repercussions in his metaphysics. This project involves an examination of some of the most difficult questions in Leibniz‘s metaphysics from this vantage point. The book consists of three parts, the first focusing on Leibniz’s notion of possibility, the second on his notion of agency, and the third on his notion of individuality. Leibniz’s preoccupation with the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
The New Synthese Historical Library
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402052446
SKU
V9781402052446
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Reviews for Possibility, Agency and Individuality in Leibniz's Metaphysics
"This book should certainly be read by scholars interested in Leibniz's philosophy, but also by those interested in metaphysical topics in the history of modern philosophy." (Christian Leduc, Princeton University, British Journal for the History of Philosophy 17:4, 2009) "What is outstanding about this book is the clear line of analysis connecting Leibniz’s views on possibilia in the divine ... Read more