Leibniz and China Hardback: A Commerce of Light - Hardcover

Perkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521830249 ISBN 13: 9780521830249

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Unlike other early modern thinkers, Leibniz had a lifelong interest in learning from China, developing and promoting a progressive vision of cultural exchange. In this highly original book, Franklin Perkins examines Leibniz's engagement with China and its roots in his philosophy.

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"This is a carefully researched, closely argued, and clearly written work which offers a number of insights into the metaphysics and theology of Leibniz, especially as they are evidenced in his critiques of Chinese thought. Perkins has made a major contribution both to Leibniz studies and to comparative philosophy." Henry Rosemont, Trinity University, San Antonio

"Perkin's book is not just good and informative, but also pathbreaking" - Justin E. H. Smith, Concordia University

"The book is an excellent and timely resource foe anyone involved in the pursuit of philosophical wisdom in the context of world community."
Robin R. Wang, Philosophy East and West

Biografía del autor

Franklin Perkins is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at DePaul University, Chicago. He has published in early modern European philosophy, early Chinese philosophy, and comparative philosophy, with articles appearing in the Journal of the History of Ideas, the Journal of Chinese Philosophy, and the Leibniz Review.

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• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521830249
• ISBN 13: 9780521830249
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 242