A Pluralistic Universe · Character
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
German philosopher whose monadology is discussed in relation to pluralism.
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Also known as Leibnitz
First appearance: lecture i the types of philosophic thinking
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz shows up with force in Lecture III: Hegel and His Method. The page is where that presence becomes real.
James references Leibniz's theodicy and his distinction between antecedent and consequent will, using Lotze's critique to argue against the absolutist conception.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz first appears in 0000 lecture i the types of philosophic thinking.
In Lecture III: Hegel and His Method: James references Leibniz's theodicy and his distinction between antecedent and consequent will, using Lotze's critique to argue against the absolutist conception.
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