Description
Introduces students to the life, work and ideas of Gottfried Leibniz, taking the reader new to the subject through the key themes of his writings.
About the Author
Roger Woolhouse is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of York, UK. Hie previous publications include John Locke: A Biography (CUP, 2007), Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz (Routledge, 1993), Leibniz: Philosophical Texts (OUP, 1998) and Leibniz's 'New System' (OUP, 1997). Continuum's Starting with... series offers clear, concise and accessible introductions to the key thinkers in philosophy. The books explore and illuminate the roots of each philosopher's work and ideas, leading readers to a thorough understanding of the key influences and philosophical foundations from which his or her thought developed. Ideal for first-year students starting out in philosophy, the series will serve as the ideal companion to study of this fascinating subject.
Book Information
ISBN 9781847062048
Author Professor Roger Woolhouse
Format Paperback
Page Count 174
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC