G. W. Leibniz on the Creation and Structure of Reality

After great discussions in Kant, Mendelssohn, and Voltaire, we now turn to one of the greats in Enlightenment philosophy: G. W. Leibniz. Leibniz was a polymath, instrumental in both metaphysics and natural philosophy: founder of the theory of monads, determinate idealism, and calculus. Leibniz was greatly influential on German enlightenment philosophers such as Christian Wolf, and Immanual Kant, among others.

I am reading the Hackett translation here $11.00 on Amazon
We will be reading

1. Discourse on Metaphysics
2. On the Ultimate Origin of Things
3. The Monadology

You can skip the preface to the new essays.
(Free online PDF versions linked above)

Bring the book and an open mind! Can't wait to see everyone.

Format:
6:30-7:45 pm - Discussion of the text
7:45-7:50 pm - Brief intermission for restroom and stretching

7:50-8:30 pm - Open dialogue on themes or concepts from the text
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About:

You can find us outside in the back at the Soulful Steep Cafe. Bring the current discussion text (it’s OK if you don’t have it or haven’t read it—still come!), questions, and an open mind. The environment is casual; however, be prepared for thoughtful and challenging discussion.
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Rules:

1. Respect one another
2. Engage each other honestly
3. Don’t interrupt
4. Seek to understand
5. Allow others to speak

We hope to see you there!