9781333799687 - The History of the Principle of Sufficient Reason (Classic Reprint): Its Metaphysical and Logical Formulations: Its Metaphysical and Logical Formulations (Classic R... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical development of the "principle of sufficient reason" from its inception in the 1600s to its modern-day formulation, demonstrating its profound impact on Western thought. By tracing the evolution of this principle, the author reveals how philosophers throughout history have attempted to answer the fundamental question of why things happen and how we can know them. Through an examination of the ideas of major thinkers such as Leibnitz, Kant, and Schopenhauer, the book explores the tension between logical and metaphysical formulations of the principle, ultimately arguing that its modern interpretation as a logical principle has expanded our understanding of the nature of knowledge and reality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.