Let there be two possible things, A and B, one of which is such that it is necessary that it exists, and let us assume that there is more perfection in A than in B. Then, at least, we can explain why A should exist rather than B and can foresee which of them will exist; indeed, this can be demonstrated, that is, rendered certain from the nature of the thing.


Leibniz: Philosophical Essays (ed. Hackett Publishing, 2015) - ISBN: 9781603849586

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Quotes

Let there be two possible things, A and B, one of which is such that it is necessary that it exists, and let us assume that there is more perfection...

Let there be two possible things, A and B, one of which is such that it is necessary that it exists, and let us assume that there is more perfection...

Let there be two possible things, A and B, one of which is such that it is necessary that it exists, and let us assume that there is more perfection...

Let there be two possible things, A and B, one of which is such that it is necessary that it exists, and let us assume that there is more perfection...