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Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von
1646
1716
Leibnitius, Godefridus Guilielmus
Leibnitz, Godefroy-Guillaume
Leibniz, G. W.
Leibniz, Georg Wilhelm
Leibnizius, Godefridus Guilielmus
Leibnizius, Gotfridus Guilelmus
Lithuanus, Georgius Ulicovius
Ulicovius Lithuanus, Georgius
Piat, Clodius
1854
1918
Piat, C. (Clodius)
La monadologie (1909)
avec étude et notes de Clodius Piat
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"La Monadologie" by Freiherr von Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century. The work elaborates Leibniz's metaphysical system, focusing on the nature of reality through his concept of monads—incorporeal and indivisible units that constitute the fabric of the universe. Leibniz's exploration delves into topics like substance, perception, and the relationship between mind and body. It is a fundamental text in modern philosophy, particularly in the realms of metaphysics and epistemology. The opening of the text outlines Leibniz's journey through different philosophical schools—from his early engagement with Aristotelian thought to his eventual development of original ideas influenced by modern thinkers like Descartes. He introduces the concept of monads, describing them as the true substances of reality, each possessing its own perception that reflects the universe in varying degrees. The text indicates a shift from mechanistic to metaphysical explanations of existence, asserting that while the world appears material, it is fundamentally composed of monads, each an independent center of perception and action, ultimately interconnected through a pre-established harmony orchestrated by a divine creator. Through this exposition, Leibniz establishes a framework for understanding the relationship between individual substances and the universe as a cohesive whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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