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Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm
concepts
development of rationalism
metaphysics
microcosm and macrocosm
spirituality of all phenomena
contribution to geology
first to explore determinants
history and historiography
invention of calculus
librarianship
linguistic studies
patron of Leibniz
philosophers influenced by Leibniz
place in German Enlightenment
puzzle described by Leibniz
quotations
role in history of mathematics
support from Kant
thinking contrary to Locke and Bacon
use of term "function" by Leibniz
Rationalism
Rationalism (Latin ratio,”reason”), in philosophy, a system of thought that emphasizes the role of reason in obtaining knowledge, in contrast to ...
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