Geometry and Monadology: Leibniz's Analysis Situs and Philosophy of Space

Vincenzo de Risi

Language: English

Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel

Published: Apr 17, 2007

Description:

This book reconstructs, from both historical and theoretical points of view, Leibniz’s geometrical studies, focusing in particular on the research Leibniz carried out in his final years. The work’s main purpose is to offer a better understanding of the philosophy of space and in general of the mature Leibnizean metaphysics. This is the first ever, comprehensive historical reconstruction of Leibniz’s geometry.