Single Idea 12693

[catalogued under 9. Objects / A. Existence of Objects / 5. Individuation / c. Individuation by location]

Full Idea

A body is defined as that which exists in space.

Gist of Idea

A body is that which exists in space

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (Confessio naturae contra atheistas [1669], A6.1.490), quoted by Daniel Garber - Leibniz:Body,Substance,Monad 1

Book Reference

Garber,Daniel: 'Leibniz: Body, Substance, Monad' [OUP 2009], p.11

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A Reaction

A very early view. Leibniz notes that this tells you nothing about shape and motion.