Process Thought, vol. 6: Space, time, and theology in the Leibniz-Newton controversy

Process Thought, vol. 6: Space, time, and theology in the Leibniz-Newton controversy

by Edward J. Khamara

Book 6 of Process thought --

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"In the famous Correspondence with Clarke, which took place during the last year of Leibniz's life, Leibniz advanced several arguments purporting to refute the absolute theory of space and time that was held by Newton and his followers. The main aim of this book is to reassess Leibniz's attack on the Newtonian theory in so far as he relied on the principle of the identity of indiscernibles. The theological side of the controversy is not ignored but isolated and discussed in the last three chapters, which deal with problems connected with the notions of omnipotence and omniscience."--BOOK JACKET.

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    How does the famous Leibniz-Clarke correspondence shape our modern understanding of whether space and time are absolute realities or merely relational frameworks, and how do you conceptualize space and time in your own everyday experiences?

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    Khamara focuses heavily on Leibniz’s use of the Principle of the Identity of Indiscernibles to dismantle Newtonian absolute space; in what areas of modern life do you find yourself relying on the idea that no two things can be truly identical without being the same thing?

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    The book bridges hard-nosed physics and abstract philosophy with deep theological inquiries into divine attributes like omnipotence and omniscience; how do you personally reconcile scientific theories of the universe with philosophical or spiritual concepts of a creator?

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