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All the ideas for 'A Résumé of Metaphysics', 'Letters to Descartes' and 'On Freedom'

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8 ideas

10. Modality / B. Possibility / 5. Contingency
5040 Necessary truths can be analysed into original truths; contingent truths are infinitely analysable [Leibniz]
10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 2. A Priori Contingent
13159 Only God sees contingent truths a priori [Leibniz]
10. Modality / E. Possible worlds / 3. Transworld Objects / e. Possible Objects
5039 If non-existents are possible, their existence would replace what now exists, which cannot therefore be necessary [Leibniz]
17. Mind and Body / A. Mind-Body Dualism / 8. Dualism of Mind Critique
23222 A soul with physical extension is more likely than an immaterial soul that moves bodies [Elizabeth]
22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / a. Nature of pleasure
5049 Intelligent pleasure is the perception of beauty, order and perfection [Leibniz]
28. God / A. Divine Nature / 3. Divine Perfections
5048 Perfection is simply quantity of reality [Leibniz]
5041 God does everything in a perfect way, and never acts contrary to reason [Leibniz]
29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / b. Human Evil
5050 Evil serves a greater good, and pain is necessary for higher pleasure [Leibniz]