Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition
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Dewey, John, 1859-1952
English
"Leibniz's New Essays Concerning the Human Understanding: A Critical Exposition" by John Dewey is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. This work critically explores the ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, particularly focusing on his perspectives in "Nouveaux Essais" and examining the foundations of human understanding through...
of modern thought. The opening of the work provides a biographical sketch of Leibniz, illustrating the formative experiences that shaped his philosophical pursuits. Dewey discusses Leibniz's early education and intellectual development, emphasizing the influences of his family, mentors, and significant encounters with contemporary thinkers. The narrative weaves through Leibniz’s academic journey, highlighting his ventures into multiple disciplines, including law, mathematics, and philosophy, as a quest for a harmonious understanding of the universe, which foreshadows his later philosophical contributions. This exposition serves as a foundation for a deeper exploration of Leibniz's thought and its lasting impact on philosophy and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Robert Baker
4 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Sarah Hernandez
4 months agoSimply put, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A solid resource I will return to often.
Dorothy Flores
3 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Liam Wilson
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.