Slowik, Edward (2010) The ‘Properties’ of Leibnizian Space: Whither Relationism? UNSPECIFIED.

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This essay examines the metaphysical foundation of Leibniz’s theory of space against the backdrop of the subtantivalism/relationism debate and at the ontological level of material bodies and properties. As will be demonstrated, the details of Leibniz’ theory defy a straightforward categorization employing the standard relationism often attributed to his views. Rather, a more careful analysis of his metaphysical doctrines related to bodies and space will reveal the importance of a host of concepts, such as the foundational role of God, the holism of both geometry and the material world’s interconnections, and the viability and adequacy of a property theory in characterizing his natural philosophy of space.

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Item Type:	Other
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Slowik, Edward
Additional Information:	Comments and suggestions are encouraged.
Keywords:	Leibniz, space, relational space and motion
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
Depositing User:	Edward Slowik
Date Deposited:	24 Mar 2010
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:19
Item ID:	5203
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
Date:	2010
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/5203

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