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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / f. Ancient elements

12707	The true elements are atomic monads [Leibniz]
	Full Idea: Monads are the true atoms of nature and, in brief, the elements of things.
	From: Gottfried Leibniz (Monadology [1716], (opening)), quoted by Daniel Garber - Leibniz:Body,Substance,Monad 2
	A reaction: Thus in one sentence Leibniz gives us a theory of natural elements, and an account of atoms. This kind of speculation got metaphysics a bad name when science unravelled a more accurate picture. The bones must be picked out of Leibniz.