Leibniz in 90 Minutes

by Paul Strathern

Overview

“Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one’s friends to Western civilization.”—Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe. “Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them....I find them hard to stop reading.”—Richard Bernstein, New York Times. “Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.”—Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal. These brief and enlightening explorations of our greatest thinkers bring their ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Philosophical thought is deciphered and made comprehensive and interesting to almost everyone. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the philosopher and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566633314
Publisher:	Dee, Ivan R. Publisher
Publication date:	11/28/2000
Series:	Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 8.02(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	7
	Leibniz's Life and Works	11
	Afterword	57
	From Leibniz's Writings	63
	Chronology of Significant Philosophical Dates	71
	Chronology of Leibniz's Life	77
	Recommended Reading	81
	Index	83

Editorial Reviews

A godsend in this era of the short attention span.
— Daryl Royster Alexander

New York Times

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
— Jim Holt

Wall Street Journal

Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
— Katherine A. Powers

Boston Globe

Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them...I find them hard to stop reading.

The New York Times - Richard Bernstein

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.

The Wall Street Journal - Jim Holt

Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.

The Boston Globe - Katherine A. Powers

A godsend in this era of the short attention span.

The New York Times - Daryl Royster Alexander

A godsend in this era of the short attention span.
— Daryl Royster Alexander

The New York Times

Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.
— Jim Holt

The Wall Street Journal

Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character...I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.
— Katherine A. Powers

The Boston Globe