Episode #037 ... Leibniz pt. 1 - A Million Points of Light

Published: Sept. 23, 2014, 5:32 a.m.

b'On this episode of the podcast, we begin our discussion of Gottfried Leibniz. First, we find out what important invention created a riff between Leibniz and Isaac Newton. Next, we learn about Leibniz\\u2019s theory of Monads (which are basically the atoms of the spirit world), and how they are programmed to ensure that we are living in the best of all possible worlds. Finally, we learn about Leibniz\\u2019s distinction between \\u201cnecessary truths\\u201d and \\u201ctruths of fact,\\u201d and how knowing the difference can save you a lot of time and confusion. All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This!\\n Support the show on Patreon!\\n www.philosophizethis.org\\xa0for additional content.\\n Thank you for wanting to know more today than you did yesterday. :)'