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The first collection of Leibniz’s key writings on the binary system, newly translated, with many previously unpublished in any language.The polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716) is known for his independent invention of the calculus in 1675. Another major―although less studied―mathematical contribution by Leibniz is his invention of binary arithmetic, the representational basis for today’s digital computing. This book offers the first collection of Leibniz’s most important writings on the binary system, all newly translated by the authors with many previously unpublished in any language. Taken together, these thirty-two texts tell the story of binary as Leibniz conceived it, from his first youthful writings on the subject to the mature development and publication of the binary system. As befits a scholarly edition, Strickland and Lewis have not only returned to Leibniz’s original manuscripts in preparing their translations, but also provided full critical apparatus. In

Proofs of God in Early Modern Europe offers a fascinating window into early modern efforts to prove God’s existence. Assembled here are twenty-two key texts, many translated into English for the first

Leibniz earned a doctorate at 20, developed infinitesimal calculus at 29, and in his 60 years managed to write around 200,000 pages. However, he preferred to work piecemeal, and very little of his imp

In this volume, Lloyd Strickland makes the key philosophical writings of maverick Enlightenment philosopher André-Pierre Le Guay de Prémontval (1716-1764) available in English for the fi

A fresh translation and in-depth commentary of Leibniz's seminal text, the MonadologyLloyd Strickland presents a new translation of the Monadology, alongside key parts of the Theodicy, and an in-depth

A fresh translation and in-depth commentary of Leibniz's seminal text, theMonadologyLloyd Strickland presents a new translation of the Monadology, alongside key parts of theTheodicy, and an in-depth,

Bringing together Leibniz's writings on God and religion for the very first time,Leibniz on God and Religion: A Reader reflects the growing importance now placed on Leibniz's philosophical theology. T

Bringing together Leibniz's writings on God and religion for the very first time,Leibniz on God and Religion: A Reader reflects the growing importance now placed on Leibniz's philosophical theology. T

This book presents new research into key areas of the work of German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716). Reflecting various aspects of Leibniz’s thought, this book off

Vladimir Mikhailovitch Bekhterev was a pioneering Russian neurologist, psychiatrist, and psychologist. A highly esteemed rival of Ivan Pavlov, his achievements in the areas of personality, clinical ps

Vladimir Mikhailovitch Bekhterev was a pioneering Russian neurologist, psychiatrist, and psychologist. A highly esteemed rival of Ivan Pavlov, his achievements in the areas of personality, clinical p