The Shorter Leibniz Texts: A Collection of New Translations

Acknowledgements Bibliography Introduction A note on the translations Part I. Metaphysics A. Creation B. Truth and Substance Part II: Mind, Body and Soul A. Souls and their nature B. The relationship between soul and body C. The fate of souls Part III. Free Will and Necessity A. The nature of free will B. Contingency and necessity Part IV: Science A. Matter and body B. The laws of nature C. Biology Part V. Law and Ethics A. Law B. Virtue C. Pleasure and happiness VI. Theology A. The existence of God B. Optimism and meliorism C. Sin and evil.