Ideas from 'On the Ultimate Origination of Things' by Gottfried Leibniz [1697], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Monadology and Other Philosophical Essays' by Leibniz,Gottfried (ed/tr Schrecker,P) [Bobbs-Merrill 1965,65-26531 (Cong)]].
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1. Philosophy / A. Wisdom / 1. Nature of Wisdom
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Wisdom involves the desire to achieve perfection
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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 5. Reason for Existence
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Leibniz first asked 'why is there something rather than nothing?' [Jacquette]
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There must be a straining towards existence in the essence of all possible things
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Because something does exist, there must be a drive in possible things towards existence
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10. Modality / A. Necessity / 7. Natural Necessity
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The world is physically necessary, as its contrary would imply imperfection or moral absurdity
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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / a. Practical reason
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We follow the practical rule which always seeks maximum effect for minimum cost
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
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The principle of determination in things obtains the greatest effect with the least effort
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