1st Edition
Leibniz on Freedom and Determinism in Relation to Aquinas and Molina
By Didier Njirayamanda Kaphagawani
Copyright 1999
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1999, this volume considers the 17 th century philosopher Leibniz and his views on Freedom and Determinism, aiming to show that his solution is in many respects superior to those of Aquinias and Molina. The author thoroughly explores Leibniz in the light of Aquinas and Molina, first examining their positions on freedom and determinism, followed by Leibniz on freedom,... Read more
1. Introduction. 2. Thomas Aquinas on Freedom and Determinism. 3. Louis Molina on Freedom and Determinism. 4. Leibniz’s Conception of Freedom. 5. Leibniz on Contingency and Determinism. 6. Leibniz’s Denial of Freedom of Pure Indifference. 7. Leibniz on Freedom and Divine Foreknowledge. 8. Leibniz and Major Interpretations of his Philosophy. 9. Concluding Remarks.
Biography
Didier Njirayamanda Kaphagawani
