Single Idea 16683

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 7. Later Matter Theories / c. Matter as extension]

Full Idea

Leibniz eventually rejected extension altogether as part of the essence of body, and replaced it with resistance.

Gist of Idea

Leibniz eventually said resistance, rather than extension, was the essence of body

Source

report of Gottfried Leibniz (works [1690]) by Robert Pasnau - Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671 15.5

Book Reference

Pasnau,Robert: 'Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671' [OUP 2011], p.317


A Reaction

This makes body consist of active force, rather than mere geometry. Much better.

Related Idea

Idea 16684 Impenetrability only belongs to the essence of extension [Descartes]