Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Gottfried Leibniz and Robin Le Poidevin

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10. Modality / B. Possibility / 1. Possibility
There is a reason why not every possible thing exists [Leibniz]
How can things be incompatible, if all positive terms seem to be compatible? [Leibniz]
10. Modality / B. Possibility / 5. Contingency
A reason must be given why contingent beings should exist rather than not exist [Leibniz]
Necessary truths can be analysed into original truths; contingent truths are infinitely analysable [Leibniz]