Leibniz: Political Writings (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) - Softcover

Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052135899X ISBN 13: 9780521358996

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

Leibniz's political and ethical writing long has been neglected, and with this new edition Professor Riley makes available the most representative pieces from Leibniz's political theory. This new edition, specially prepared for this series, is the first to make a considerable number of Leibniz's writings available in English, and includes three previously unpublished manuscripts, a selection of political letters, an introduction, notes, and a critical biography.

About this title

Book Description:

A new edition makes available for the first time in English the most representative selections from Leibniz's political theory, including three previously unpublished manuscripts, a selection of political letters and a critical biography.

From the Back Cover:

In a detailed but accessible introduction, Patrick Riley outlines the fundamental themes in Leibniz's work, particularly his concepts of justice and social responsibility, and assesses the important differences between Leibniz and his English contemporaries Hobbes and Locke.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 052135899X
• ISBN 13: 9780521358996
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 262
• Editor: Riley Patrick