Single Idea 8627

[catalogued under 2. Reason / E. Argument / 6. Conclusive Proof]

Full Idea

Leibniz has an inclination to regard all truths as provable.

Gist of Idea

Leibniz is inclined to regard all truths as provable

Source

report of Gottfried Leibniz (works [1690]) by Gottlob Frege - Grundlagen der Arithmetik (Foundations) §15

Book Reference

Frege,Gottlob: 'The Foundations of Arithmetic (Austin)', ed/tr. Austin,J.L. [Blackwell 1980], p.21


A Reaction

Leibniz sounds like the epitome of Enlightenment optimism about the powers of reason. Could God prove every truth? It's a nice thought.