Leibnizian Optimism

An episode of the Philosophy Phirst podcast, hosted by Philosophy Phirst, titled "Leibnizian Optimism" was published on October 29, 2021 and runs 13 minutes.

October 29, 2021 ·13m · Philosophy Phirst

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This episode discusses Leibnizian Optimism according to Voltaire and Leibniz, modern interpretations of Voltaire's Candide and how it portrays the philosophy, as well as its relevance in today's world.

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This episode discusses Leibnizian Optimism according to Voltaire and Leibniz, modern interpretations of Voltaire's Candide and how it portrays the philosophy, as well as its relevance in today's world.

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