New Essays Concerning Human Inderstanding, Together With an Appendix Consisting of Some of his Shorter Pieces. Translated From the Original Latin, French and German With Notes by Alfred Gideon Langley

“New Essays Concerning Human Understanding” by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, translated with notes by Alfred Gideon Langley, offers a profound exploration of epistemology and metaphysics. Originally written in French and engaging directly with John Locke’s “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding,” Leibniz presents a systematic critique and alternative perspective on the nature of knowledge, perception, and the human mind. This edition includes an appendix featuring some of Leibniz’s shorter philosophical pieces, providing a broader context for his thinking. Leibniz’s work remains a cornerstone of Western philosophical thought, influencing subsequent generations of philosophers and thinkers. This edition makes Leibniz’s intricate arguments accessible to contemporary readers, inviting them to grapple with enduring questions about the origins and limits of human understanding. Langley’s translation preserves the nuance and depth of Leibniz’s original text, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.