A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke
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"A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke" is a famous early 18th-century philosophical and theological correspondence debating metaphysics, space, time, and God's nature between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Samuel Clarke.
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| A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke Context triple: [Samuel Clarke, notableWork, A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke]
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Commission for the Complete Edition of the Works of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
The Commission for the Complete Edition of the Works of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is a scholarly editorial project dedicated to producing a comprehensive critical edition of the writings of the philosopher and polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
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Elisabeth–Descartes correspondence
The Elisabeth–Descartes correspondence is a series of 17th-century letters between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes that probe and challenge the foundations of his metaphysics, especially the mind–body relationship.
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manuscripts of Isaac Newton
The manuscripts of Isaac Newton are original handwritten works by the famed physicist and mathematician, encompassing his groundbreaking studies in mathematics, physics, and natural philosophy.
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Philosophical and Physical Opinions
Philosophical and Physical Opinions is a 17th-century philosophical treatise by Margaret Cavendish that presents her original views on natural philosophy, matter, and the nature of the universe.
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Principles of Cartesian Philosophy
Principles of Cartesian Philosophy is Baruch Spinoza’s early systematic exposition and critique of René Descartes’ philosophy, presented in a geometric, axiomatic style that anticipates his later work.
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Target entity: A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke Target entity description: "A Collection of Papers, which passed between the late learned Mr. Leibnitz and Dr. Clarke" is a famous early 18th-century philosophical and theological correspondence debating metaphysics, space, time, and God's nature between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Samuel Clarke.
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A.
Commission for the Complete Edition of the Works of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
The Commission for the Complete Edition of the Works of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is a scholarly editorial project dedicated to producing a comprehensive critical edition of the writings of the philosopher and polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
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B.
Elisabeth–Descartes correspondence
The Elisabeth–Descartes correspondence is a series of 17th-century letters between Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia and René Descartes that probe and challenge the foundations of his metaphysics, especially the mind–body relationship.
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C.
manuscripts of Isaac Newton
The manuscripts of Isaac Newton are original handwritten works by the famed physicist and mathematician, encompassing his groundbreaking studies in mathematics, physics, and natural philosophy.
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D.
Philosophical and Physical Opinions
Philosophical and Physical Opinions is a 17th-century philosophical treatise by Margaret Cavendish that presents her original views on natural philosophy, matter, and the nature of the universe.
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E.
Principles of Cartesian Philosophy
Principles of Cartesian Philosophy is Baruch Spinoza’s early systematic exposition and critique of René Descartes’ philosophy, presented in a geometric, axiomatic style that anticipates his later work.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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early modern philosophical work ⓘ philosophical correspondence ⓘ theological correspondence ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Isaac Newton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author |
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
NERFINISHED
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Samuel Clarke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| correspondent |
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
NERFINISHED
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Samuel Clarke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
metaphysics
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natural theology ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| hasForm | epistolary exchange ⓘ |
| hasParticipantRole |
Clarke as defender of Newtonian natural philosophy
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Leibniz as critic of Newtonian absolute space ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Early Modern philosophy ⓘ |
| influenced |
natural theology in the 18th century
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philosophy of science ⓘ subsequent debates on space and time ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
God
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divine attributes ⓘ free will ⓘ laws of nature ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ miracles ⓘ space ⓘ time ⓘ |
| notableFor |
contrast between relational and absolute conceptions of space and time
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debate over Newtonian physics ⓘ discussion of God's perfection and wisdom ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | French ⓘ |
| philosophicalPositionDebated |
God's relation to the world
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absolute space ⓘ absolute time ⓘ divine freedom ⓘ pre-established harmony ⓘ principle of sufficient reason ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 18th century ⓘ |
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