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“I have seen something of the project of M. de St. Pierre, for maintaining a perpetual peace in Europe. I am reminded of a device in a cemetery, with the words: Pax perpetua ; for the dead do not fight any longer: but the living are of another humor; and the most powerful do not respect tribunals at all.”

Quote by Gottfried Leibniz

Book:Leibniz: Political Writings

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Leibniz: Political Writings

This volume brings together selected political writings of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, offering insight into his less-known but systematic reflections on governance, international relations, and the foundations of political authority. The texts, drawn from various periods of his career, explore themes such as the nature of justice, the role of the sovereign, the concept of universal jurisprudence, and the pursuit of peace through rational cooperation. Leibniz's political thought is presented as an integral part of his broader philosophical system, emphasizing harmony, reason, and the moral order underlying human society. more

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Gottfried Leibniz

German mathematician, philosopher, historian, and inventor. Gottfried Leibniz is one of the founders of calculus and has made significant contributions to mathematics, philosophy, history, and other fields. more

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