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...
Main Author: | Tropper, Sarah |
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Other Authors: | Reid, Jasper William ; Antognazza, Maria Rosa |
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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 |
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