Leibniz's Metaphysics

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Catherine Wilson's study explores the evolution of G. W. Leibniz's metaphysics against the backdrop of seventeenth-century natural philosophy. It traces his intellectual journey from early interests in artificial languages and proofs, through his theories on matter and motion, to his later ideas on substance, harmony, and optimization. Wilson pays particular attention to Leibniz's engagement with the works of Descartes, Malebranche, Spinoza, and English philosophers like Newton, Cudworth, and Locke, highlighting the shifts in his philosophical perspective.