Leibniz
or Leib·nitz
Gott·fried Wil·helm von [German gawt-freet vil-helm fuhn], /German ˈgɔt frit ˈvɪl hɛlm fən/, 1646–1716, German philosopher, writer, and mathematician.
Other words from Leibniz
- Leib·niz·i·an, Leib·nitz·i·an [lahyb-nit-see-uhn], /laɪbˈnɪt si ən/, adjective, noun
- Leib·niz·i·an·ism, Leib·nitz·i·an·ism, noun
- post-Leib·nitz·i·an, adjective
- post-Leib·niz·i·an, adjective
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How to use Leibniz in a sentence
Leibniz’s argument was meant to address the question of why evil exists, but modern astrobiologists have explored a similar question by asking what makes a planet hospitable to life.
Like Leibniz and Newton inventing calculus independently, the Clippers invented their own version of modern NBA offense in their moment of need.
Losing Kawhi Leonard Forced The Clippers To Become A Modern NBA Offense | Louis Zatzman | December 8, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightDuring our conversation, Barbour couldn’t find the right word to summarize Leibniz’s philosophy.
Leibniz suggested that pursuit of perfection is the ultimate underlying purpose of the universe’s unfolding.
Leibniz (185) and Voltaire (170) also performed well, but others gave a lackluster showing.
His theory of the interior of the earth was accepted by Leibniz and by the entire Neptunist school of geology.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921 | Thomas J. CampbellLeibniz rejects the pantheistic position in terms, but nearly admits it in practice.
History of Modern Philosophy | Alfred William BennIn short, each monad is a little Leibniz for ever increasing the sum of its knowledge.
History of Modern Philosophy | Alfred William BennAnd the last great dogmatist, Leibniz, was the one who practised this method of uncritical assumption to the utmost extent.
History of Modern Philosophy | Alfred William BennHe compares the coincidence between virtue and utility to Leibniz's pre-established harmony.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) | Leslie Stephen
Scientific definitions for Leibniz
[ līb′nĭts ]
German philosopher and mathematician who invented the mathematical processes of differentiation and integration, which greatly expanded the field of calculus. Leibniz also established the foundations of probability theory and conceived the idea for a practical calculating machine.
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