Leibniz's Discourse on Metaphysics

1 · Shane Mulligan · Nov. 10, 2022, 5:42 a.m.
Summary
Work in Progress Pre-reading What is a Monad? // Bodacious Blog 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 monad (from Greek monas “unit”) In Leibniz’s system of metaphysics, monads are basic substances that make up the universe but lack spatial extension and hence are immaterial. Each monad is a unique, indestructible, dynamic, soullike entity whose properties are a function of its perceptions and appetites....