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Single Idea 2105

[from 'Letters to Samuel Clarke' by Gottfried Leibniz, in 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / g. Atomism ]

Full Idea

The least corpuscle is actually subdivided ad infinitum and contains a world of new created things, which this universe would lack if this corpuscle were an atom.

Gist of Idea

Things are infinitely subdivisible and contain new worlds, which atoms would make impossible

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (Letters to Samuel Clarke [1716], 4.PS)

Book Reference

Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Writings', ed/tr. Parkinson,G.H.R. [Dent 1973], p.220