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[from 'works' by Gottfried Leibniz, in 2. Reason / B. Laws of Thought / 2. Sufficient Reason ]

Full Idea

Leibniz assigns synthetic a priori status to the principle of sufficient reason, readily conceding that one can deny it without fear of inconsistency.

Gist of Idea

Leibniz said the principle of sufficient reason is synthetic a priori, since its denial is not illogical

Source

report of Gottfried Leibniz (works [1690]) by José A. Benardete - Metaphysics: the logical approach Ch.18

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.136