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Historical Dictionary of Leibniz´s Philosophy
N. J. Fox
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Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 392 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HPCD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 681.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was one of the first Modern philosophers, and as such, one of the most significant. His contributions were often pathbreaking and his imprint still remains on fields such as logic, mathematics, science, international law, and ethics. While publishing relatively little during his life, he was in regular correspondence with important philosophers and even political leaders. The Historical Dictionary of Leibniz's Philosophy sheds light not only on his philosophical thought but also the impact it had on the thinking of his contemporaries. They, and he, are described in numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries. Also included are other ... Read more
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was one of the first Modern philosophers, and as such, one of the most significant. His contributions were often pathbreaking and his imprint still remains on fields such as logic, mathematics, science, international law, and ethics. While publishing relatively little during his life, he was in regular correspondence with important philosophers and even political leaders. The Historical Dictionary of Leibniz's Philosophy sheds light not only on his philosophical thought but also the impact it had on the thinking of his contemporaries. They, and he, are described in numerous cross-referenced dictionary entries. Also included are other ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810854642
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V9780810854642
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About N. J. Fox
Stuart Brown began teaching philosophy in 1963, and taught at St. Andrews and other universities, most recently retiring from the Open University, where he is presently an emeritus professor. He has written extensively on Leibniz, including several books and translations. N.J. Fox was his last post-graduate student and is presently a free-lance writer and researcher.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Leibniz´s Philosophy
Brown and Fox’s Historical Dictionary is an invaluable aid to all readers of Leibniz....A tremendous achievement.
Dr. Pauline Phemister, University of Edinburgh In the case of Leibniz a well-constructed dictionary can do nothing but good....There is real strength in entries....A well established series....Snap it up.
s, Vol. 21, No. 5 (2007)
This volume fills a necessary void....This ... Read more
Dr. Pauline Phemister, University of Edinburgh In the case of Leibniz a well-constructed dictionary can do nothing but good....There is real strength in entries....A well established series....Snap it up.
s, Vol. 21, No. 5 (2007)
This volume fills a necessary void....This ... Read more