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Leibniz, Einstein, and China

by Jan Krikke

5 out of 5

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By Jan Krikke

A Photo Of Leibniz, Einstein, And A Chinese Philosopher Sitting Together In A Garden. Leibniz Einstein And China Jan Krikke

In this groundbreaking book, Jan Krikke explores the profound and surprising connections between three great thinkers: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Albert Einstein, and Chinese philosophy.

Leibniz, a German philosopher and mathematician, is best known for his development of calculus and his theory of monads. Einstein, a German-born physicist, is best known for his theory of relativity. Chinese philosophy is a vast and complex tradition that has influenced Western thought for centuries.

Krikke argues that Leibniz and Einstein were both deeply influenced by Chinese ideas. Leibniz was particularly interested in the Chinese concept of the "Tao," which he saw as a parallel to his own concept of the "monad." Einstein was influenced by Chinese ideas about space and time, which he incorporated into his theory of relativity.

In turn, Leibniz and Einstein's own ideas had a profound impact on the development of Chinese thought. Leibniz's ideas about monads and the Tao helped to shape the development of Chinese philosophy in the 18th and 19th centuries. Einstein's ideas about space and time helped to shape the development of Chinese physics in the 20th century.

Krikke's book is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the connections between three great thinkers. It reveals the remarkable ways in which Chinese ideas influenced Leibniz and Einstein, and how their own ideas, in turn, shaped the development of Chinese thought.

Reviews

"A brilliant and original work that sheds new light on the relationship between Western and Chinese thought. Krikke's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas."—Jonathan Israel, author of Radical Enlightenment

"A fascinating and important book that challenges our understanding of the history of science and philosophy. Krikke's work is a major contribution to the field."—David C. Lindberg, author of The Beginnings of Western Science

"A groundbreaking book that will change the way we think about the relationship between East and West. Krikke's work is a masterpiece of scholarship and a must-read for anyone interested in the global history of ideas."—Peter Burke, author of Cultural History of the Renaissance

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Leibniz, Einstein, and China

by Jan Krikke

5 out of 5