New Essays on Human Understanding: Abridged Edition

"New Essays on Human Understanding: Abridged Edition" presents an abbreviated version of the seminal work by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Originally published in 1704, Leibniz's "New Essays on Human Understanding" serves as a response to John Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding," offering a unique perspective on the nature of human knowledge and the operations of the mind. In this abridged edition, readers are provided with a condensed version of Leibniz's essays, which explore themes such as innate ideas, the nature of substance, and the principle of sufficient reason. Leibniz's work represents a significant contribution to epistemology and metaphysics, and this abridged edition offers readers a convenient and accessible introduction to his philosophical ideas. With its clear exposition and incisive analysis, "New Essays on Human Understanding: Abridged Edition" remains a valuable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of early modern philosophy.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0521285399
• EAN: 9780521285391
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 1982
• Pub Date: October 07, 1982
• Physical Info: 1.78 cms H x 22.86 cms L x 15.24 cms W (0.46 kgs), 312 pages