Philosophical Texts

This volume collects together some of Leibniz's most important texts including the Discourse on Metaphysics (1686), the New System (1695), and the Monadology (1714). Also included are critical reactions to the works by some of Leibniz's contemporaries: Antoine Arnauld, Pierre Bayle, and Simon Foucher, together with Leibniz's responses.

The texts are supplemented by a substantial editorial introduction, summaries of each of the texts, extensive endnotes, and full bibliography, making this an invaluable introduction to Leibniz's philosophy.