Philosophy Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm: The Monadology, v.1, 12 October 2008.

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The Monadology ( Monadologie ) (1714)
By Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716)
Translated from the original French by Robert Latta (1865–1932)

A short treatise of ninety numbered points. Leibniz argues that the basic elements of reality are not physical atoms but soul-like, non-physical entities called monads (from the Greek word for unity). These follow a pre-established harmony, laid down by God, who has made this, the best of all possible worlds.

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