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Vailati, Ezio.

Leibniz and Clarke: a study of their correspondence
/ Ezio Vailati.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-19-511399-3

1. Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716.
2. Clarke, Samuel, 1675-1729. 3. Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm,
Freiherr von, 1646-1716--Correspondence. 4. Clarke, Samuel,
1675-1729. Collection of papers which passed between the late Mr.
Leibniz and Dr. Clarke in the years 1715 and 1716. 5. Clarke,
Samuel, 1675-1729--Correspondence. 6. Natural theology--History of
doctrines--18th century. 7. Metaphysics--History--18th century.
8. Physics--History--18th century. I. Title.

B2598.V25 1997

193--dc21 96-45589

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