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- ISBN 9780810875951
- Weight: 533g
- Dimensions: 142 x 219mm
- Publication Date: 23 Mar 2010
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) was one of the first Modern philosophers, and as such, one of the most significant. His contributions were often path-breaking 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 A to Z 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 entries that present his writings, explain his concepts, and trace his action in specific fields. The introduction sums much of this up and—along with the bibliography—provides a strong foundation for further study.
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.
