Overview
Leibniz states that 'metaphysics is natural theology', and this is especially true of his metaphysics of modality. In this book, Michael V. Griffin examines the deep connection between the two and the philosophical consequences which follow from it. Grounding many of Leibniz's modal conceptions in his theology, Griffin develops a new interpretation of the ontological argument in Leibniz and Descartes. This interpretation demonstrates that their understanding God's necessary existence cannot be construed in contemporary modal logical terms. He goes on to develop a necessitarian interpretation of Leibniz, arguing that Leibniz, like Spinoza, is committed to the thesis that everything actual is metaphysically necessary, but that Leibniz rejects Spinoza's denial of God's moral perfection. His book will appeal to scholars of early modern philosophy and philosophers interested in modal metaphysics and the philosophy of religion.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael V. Griffin (Central European University, Budapest)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.290kg
ISBN: 9781107538894
ISBN 10: 1107538890
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 09 July 2015
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
'... provides an interesting and thought-provoking revision to the ontological argument, understood not as a logical demonstration but as a search for the (not strictly logical) reasons grounding God's existence. Griffin's book is admirably clear and concise and should be accessible to advanced students and scholars of any field.' Larry M. Jorgensen, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
'... provides an interesting and thought-provoking revision to the ontological argument, understood not as a logical demonstration but as a search for the (not strictly logical) reasons grounding God's existence. Griffin's book is admirably clear and concise and should be accessible to advanced students and scholars of any field.' Larry M. Jorgensen, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion ... provides an interesting and thought-provoking revision to the ontological argument, understood not as a logical demonstration but as a search for the (not strictly logical) reasons grounding God's existence ... admirably clear and concise and should be accessible to advanced students and scholars of any field. Larry M. Jorgensen, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
Author Information
Michael V. Griffin is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Central European University.
