Leibniz: Discourse on Metaphysics
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Author Description
The Discourse On Metaphysics Is One Of Leibniz ́s Fundamental Works. Written Around January 1686, It Is The Most Accomplished Systematic Expression Of Leibniz's Philosophy In The 1680s, The Period In Which Leibniz's Philosophy Reached Maturity. Leibniz's Goal In The Discourse Is To Give A Metaphysics For Christianity; That Is, To Provide The Answers That He Believes Christians Should Give To The Basic Metaphysical Questions. Why Does The World Exist? What Is The World Like? What Kinds Of Things Exist? And What Is The Place Of Human Beings In The World? To This Purpose Leibniz Discusses Some Of The Most Traditional Topics Of Metaphysics, Such As The Nature Of God, The Purpose Of God In Creating The World, The Nature Of Substance, The Possibility Of Miracles, The Nature Of Our Knowledge, Free Will, And The Justice Behind Salvation And Damnation. This Volume Provides A New Translation Of The Discourse, Complete With A Critical Introduction And A Comprehensive Philosophical Commentary.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can the fundamental tenets of Christian theology be reconciled with a rigorous, systematic metaphysical framework? Gonzalo Rodriguez-Pereyra examines Leibniz's 1686 work, situating it as the definitive maturation of his philosophical system. The author provides a scholarly apparatus that contextualizes Leibniz's attempt to address existential inquiries regarding the nature of God, substance, and human agency within a Christian worldview.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A modern English translation of the Discourse on Metaphysics
- A critical introduction detailing the historical and intellectual context of the 1680s
- A comprehensive philosophical commentary on key Leibnizian concepts
Scope Limits
- The analysis is restricted to the specific arguments presented in the Discourse and does not provide an exhaustive survey of Leibniz's later correspondence or scientific papers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of early modern philosophy frequently identify this volume as a primary resource for accessing Leibniz's core metaphysical arguments. Experts highlight the clarity of the commentary, noting its utility for both undergraduate study and advanced research in the history of ideas.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192564277
ISBN-13:
9780192564276
Philosophy
Christian philosophy
17th Century
Philosophy history
Metaphysics
