Leibniz Re-Interpreted. Continuum Studies in Philosophy.

by Lloyd Strickland

Leibniz Re-interpreted tackles head on the central idea in Leibniz's philosophy, namely that we live in the best of all possible worlds. Strickland argues that Leibniz's theory has been consistently misunderstood by previous commentators. In the process Strickland provides both an elucidation and reinterpretation of a number of concepts central to Leibniz's work, such as richness, simplicity, harmony and incompossibility, and shows where previous attempts to explain these concepts have failed. Thus the book provides an unignorable reinterpretation of many of the core themes of Leibniz's philosophy. This clear and concise study is tightly focused and assumes no prior acquaintance with Leibniz or optimism. It thus serves as an ideal entry point into Leibniz's philosophy.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2006

About the author

Lloyd Strickland teaches philosophy at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, having previously taught philosophy at Lancaster University, and the University of Central Lancashire.