Leibniz on the Foundations of the Differential Calculus

This monograph presents an interpretive essay on the foundations of Leibniz’s calculus, accompanied by key texts in English translation. The essay examines Leibniz's evolving views on infinitesimals and infinite numbers, tracing their development from his early metaphysical ideas to his mature...

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Egile Nagusiak: Arthur, Richard T. W. (Egilea), Rabouin, David (Egilea)
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Argitaratua: Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2025.
Edizioa:1st ed. 2025.
Saila:Frontiers in the History of Science,
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505 0 |a - Part I Interpretive Essay -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. On the Metaphysics of the Continuum (1669-1676) -- Chapter 3. Mathematical Fictions -- Chapter 4. De Quadratura Arithmetica (DQA) -- Chapter 5. Infinitesimals and Existence after 1676 -- Chapter 6. Leibniz’s Mature Justifications of the Calculus -- Chapter 7. Conclusion -- Part II A selection of translations of key texts -- Chapter 8: Texts for chapter 2, On the Metaphysics of the Continuum (1669-1676) -- Chapter 9: Texts for chapter 3, Mathematical Fictions -- Chapter 10: Texts for chapter 4, De Quadratura Arithmetica (DQA) -- Chapter 11: Texts for chapter 5, Infinitesimals and Existence after 1676 -- Chapter 12: Texts for chapter 6, Leibniz’s Mature Justifications of the Calculus. 
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