Ideas from 'A Résumé of Metaphysics' by Gottfried Leibniz [1697], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophical Writings' by Leibniz,Gottfried (ed/tr Parkinson,G.H.R.) [Dent 1973,0-460-11905-2]].
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / a. Nature of pleasure
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Intelligent pleasure is the perception of beauty, order and perfection
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28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections
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Perfection is simply quantity of reality
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29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / b. Human Evil
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Evil serves a greater good, and pain is necessary for higher pleasure
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