# Leibniz — The Problems of Philosophy character guide

> Leibniz in The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-vii-on-our-knowledge-of-general-principles

## Who they are

Rationalist philosopher whose principle of sufficient reason is mentioned.

## Relationships

### [Bishop Berkeley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_problems_of_philosophy_se/characters/bishop_berkeley)

_professional_

Bishop Berkeley and Leibniz are philosophers engaged in contrasting metaphysical debates.

### [Hylas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_problems_of_philosophy_se/characters/hylas)

_social_

Hylas and Leibniz have a minimal interaction, likely a passing reference in philosophical dialogue.

## In the story

### [III: The Nature of Matter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_problems_of_philosophy_se/chapters/iii-the-nature-of-matter)

Mentioned as holding that matter consists of more or less rudimentary minds.

### [VII: On Our Knowledge of General Principles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_problems_of_philosophy_se/chapters/vii-on-our-knowledge-of-general-principles)

Mentioned alongside Descartes as a Continental rationalist who believed in innate principles.

### [Bibliographical Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_problems_of_philosophy_se/chapters/bibliographical-note)

Recommended work: The Monadology.

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