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New essays on human understanding
Book • 2008
New Essays on Human Understanding is a philosophical work by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, responding to John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
Leibniz critiques Locke's empiricist views, arguing that the mind is not merely a blank slate but possesses innate ideas and principles.
The book explores the nature of knowledge, perception, and the role of reason in human understanding.
Leibniz introduces his concept of 'monads,' simple, indivisible substances that reflect the universe from their own unique perspectives.
New Essays on Human Understanding is a comprehensive exploration of epistemology and metaphysics, contributing significantly to the development of rationalist philosophy.
Leibniz critiques Locke's empiricist views, arguing that the mind is not merely a blank slate but possesses innate ideas and principles.
The book explores the nature of knowledge, perception, and the role of reason in human understanding.
Leibniz introduces his concept of 'monads,' simple, indivisible substances that reflect the universe from their own unique perspectives.
New Essays on Human Understanding is a comprehensive exploration of epistemology and metaphysics, contributing significantly to the development of rationalist philosophy.
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Mentioned as a favorite book of Daniel Smith, with Leibniz being discussed as a creative and radical thinker.
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Deleuze and Guattari - Micropolitics and Segmentarity
Mentioned by Jordan Cooper as one of Leibniz's influential works.
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