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Single Idea 2114

[catalogued under 28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections]

Full Idea

From all the possible universes God chooses this one to obtain as much variety as possible, but with the greatest order possible; that is, it is the means of obtaining the greatest perfection possible.

Gist of Idea

This is the most perfect possible universe, in its combination of variety with order

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (Monadology [1716], §58)

Book Reference

Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Writings', ed/tr. Parkinson,G.H.R. [Dent 1973], p.188