Ideas from 'On Body and Force, Against the Cartesians' by Gottfried Leibniz [1702], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophical Essays' by Leibniz,Gottfried (ed/tr Arlew,R /Garber,D) [Hackett 1989,0-87220-062-0]].
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / h. Explanations by function
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To explain a house we must describe its use, as well as its parts
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15. Nature of Minds / C. Capacities of Minds / 10. Conatus/Striving
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Active force is not just potential for action, since it involves a real effort or striving
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 1. Laws of Nature
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God's laws would be meaningless without internal powers for following them
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27. Natural Reality / A. Classical Physics / 1. Mechanics / c. Forces
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All qualities of bodies reduce to forces
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Power is passive force, which is mass, and active force, which is entelechy or form
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