Leibniz and the Kabbalah

by Allison P. Coudert

Book Overview

The general view of scholars is that the Kabbalah had no meaningful influence on Leibniz's thought. } But on the basis of new evidence I am convinced that the question must be reopened. The Kabbalah did influence Leibniz, and a recognition of this will lead to both a better understanding of the supposed "quirkiness, 2 of Leibniz's philosophy and an appreciation ofthe Kabbalah as an integral but hitherto ignored factor in the emergence of the modem...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792331141
• ISBN13: 9780792331148
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"