The impact of the work of German mathematician GOTTFRIED WILHELM
LEIBNIZ (1646-1716) on modern science and technology is all but
incalculable. His notation for infinitesimal calculus-which he
developed independently of Newton-remains in use today, and his
invention of binary counting is the basis for modern computing. He
was a powerfully influential philosopher as well, and is still
considered, alongside Descartes and Spinoza, one of the great
17th-century rationalists. Because much of Leibniz's thinking in
the realm of the sciences flowed from his philosophy, understanding
how he approached the natural world and humanity's place in it is
vital to understanding his contributions to modern science. This
edition collects two of Leibniz's foundational works, "Discourse on
Metaphysics" and "The Monadology," which expound on concepts of
philosophical "optimism"-that we live in the best of all possible
worlds-and consequently features Leibniz's thoughts on the nature
of physical matter. This classic work will intrigue all students of
science and philosophy.
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