Ideas from 'Principles of Nature and Grace based on Reason' by Gottfried Leibniz [1714], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophical Essays' by Leibniz,Gottfried (ed/tr Arlew,R /Garber,D) [Hackett 1989,0-87220-062-0]].
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7. Existence / A. Nature of Existence / 5. Reason for Existence
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First: there must be reasons; Second: why anything at all?; Third: why this?
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7. Existence / C. Structure of Existence / 6. Fundamentals / c. Monads
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A monad and its body are living, so life is everywhere, and comes in infinite degrees
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12. Knowledge Sources / B. Perception / 1. Perception
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'Perception' is basic internal representation, and 'apperception' is reflective knowledge of perception
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15. Nature of Minds / A. Nature of Mind / 7. Animal Minds
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Animals are semi-rational because they connect facts, but they don't see causes
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21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 8. The Arts / a. Music
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Music charms, although its beauty is the harmony of numbers
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