The Shorter Leibniz Texts

This volume contains more than 60 original translations of papers written by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). Many of the texts appear here in English for the first time and editor-translator Lloyd Strickland contributes an introduction explaining the background and content. As well as contributing to Leibniz scholarship, this volume functions as an excellent introductory text for students approaching Leibniz for the first time. By focusing on Leibniz’s numerous shorter philosophical writings rather than his lengthy and/or impenetrable pieces, the book aims to be more ‘student friendly’ than rival anthologies of Leibniz’s work.