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Christian Wolff

    January 24, 1679 – April 9, 1754

    Christian Wolff was a preeminent German philosopher, recognized as the most significant thinker between Leibniz and Kant. His philosophical contributions were so substantial that a mountain on the Moon, Mons Wolff, is named in his honor. Wolff's work marks a crucial transition in German Enlightenment philosophy, shaping the trajectory of subsequent intellectual thought.

    Compendium Elementorum Matheseos Universae V1 (1742)
    Institutiones Iuris Naturae Et Gentium
    Psychologia Rationalis: Methodo Scientifica Pertractata, Qua Ea, Quae De Anima Humana Indubia Experientiae Fide Innotescunt, Per Essentiam Et
    Briefwechsel Zwischen Leibniz und Christian Wolf; aus den Handschriften der Koeniglichen Bibliothek zu Hannover Herausgegeben
    Gesammelte Werke
    The Law of Nations Treated According to the Scientific Method
    • Christian Wolff's natural law theory was founded on his rationalist philosophy and metaphysics, which were strongly influenced by the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Like Leibniz, Wolff was convinced that justice and morality were based on universally valid principles of reason and that these principles were accessible to human understanding without the aid of religious revelation. Wolff did not therefore follow the voluntarist tradition of natural law, which was characteristic of Germany's two other famous natural jurists of the early Enlightenment--Samuel Pufendorf and Christian Thomasius. The laws of nature, Wolff argued, were not just because God had willed them; rather, God had willed them because they were just. According to Wolff, this natural law was the foundation of the law of nations. Wolff's work considered central issues such as the duties of nations toward themselves and other nations, the laws of war and peace, and the laws governing the treatment of diplomatic representatives. With the Liberty Fund edition, Wolff's work, heretofore relatively unknown to the English-speaking world, will again become available to scholars and students alike.

      The Law of Nations Treated According to the Scientific Method
    • Institutiones Iuris Naturae Et Gentium

      • 854 pages
      • 30 hours of reading

      Wolff's magnum opus explores the foundations of natural law and the laws of nations. Drawing on the works of Locke, Grotius, and other thinkers, he develops a comprehensive theory of justice and human rights that is still influential today. This is a must-read for anyone interested in legal philosophy and political theory.

      Institutiones Iuris Naturae Et Gentium
    • This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, reflecting its historical significance. It may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages due to its age. The reprint aims to preserve and promote the cultural importance of the work, ensuring it remains accessible in a high-quality, modern edition that stays true to the original text.

      Compendium Elementorum Matheseos Universae V1 (1742)
    • The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. As a result of its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. This edition aims to preserve and promote the cultural importance of the literature while providing an accessible, high-quality version that remains faithful to the original text.

      Anmerkungen Uber Die Vernunftigen Gedancken Von Gott, Der Welt Und Der Seele Des Menschen (1724)
    • Meletemata Mathematico-Philosophica (1755)

      • 620 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian text, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literary heritage by offering a high-quality, accessible modern edition that remains true to the original work.

      Meletemata Mathematico-Philosophica (1755)
    • Cosmologia Generalis

      Methodo Scientifica Pertractata, Qua Ad Solidam, Imprimis Dei Atque Naturae, Cognitionem Via Sternitur (1731)

      • 476 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It highlights a commitment to cultural preservation by making classic literature accessible in high-quality, affordable modern editions that remain true to the original text.

      Cosmologia Generalis