Simplicity and substantiality : the development of 'simple substance' as a key notion in Leibniz's philosophy

In this thesis, I will argue that there are various considerations which drove Leibniz to the adoption of simplicity as a fundamental criterion for substantiality. ‘Simplicity’ seems to be a deceivingly obvious term, but on closer inspection it turns out to be nonetheless in need of further explanat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tropper, Sarah
Other Authors: Reid, Jasper William ; Antognazza, Maria Rosa
Published: King's College London (University of London) 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.679774