Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
German polymath (1646–1716)
A German polymath who invented calculus and proposed the theory of monadology.
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5Should Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz be considered the founder of calculus
This entry discusses the historical debate surrounding Leibniz's role in the invention of calculus, noting that the complexity of mathematical history makes attributing the discovery to a single individual difficult.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: A True Polymath
This article provides an overview of Leibniz’s contributions as a polymath, focusing on his development of the binary system and his foundational work in mathematics and analytic philosophy.
Deleuze Turned Leibniz’s Windowless Monad Into a Folded Space
This article explores how philosopher Gilles Deleuze reinterprets Leibniz’s concept of the monad, shifting it from a static metaphysical box to a dynamic, folded interiority. It highlights how this perspective redefines substance as a process of becoming rather than a fixed essence.
Eight Years and Seven Days in the Life of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
In this review, Ernest Davis examines two recent books that provide deep insights into the life, work, and historical context of the influential mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
Leibniz on Per Se Possibility
This academic essay challenges traditional interpretations of Leibniz’s modal metaphysics, arguing that he rejected the axiom that whatever is necessarily actual is necessary. The author explores how this rejection clarifies Leibniz’s theory of per se possibility.
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