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In reply to the discussion: Why is there evil and suffering? [View all]patrice
(47,992 posts)132. You made me think of monads,
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/monads?s=t
http://www.iep.utm.edu/leib-met/
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Monads which, as fundamental constituents/ultimate microcosms of the universe, I guess, would be the source of all that "is", so I'm assuming, for anything to produce something else there must be an element of what we refer to as "will", would there not? But probably not of the specific sort that we know as human will, perhaps will more on the order of that which is referred to as "the Big Bang".
http://www.iep.utm.edu/leib-met/
Together with several apparently self-evident principles (such as the principle of sufficient reason, the law of contradiction, and the identity of indiscernibles), Leibniz uses his predicate-in-subject theory of truth to develop a remarkable philosophical system that provides an intricate and thorough account of reality. Ultimately, Leibnizs universe contains only God and non-composite, immaterial, soul-like entities called monads. Strictly speaking, space, time, causation, material objects, among other things, are all illusions (at least as normally conceived). However, these illusions are well-founded on and explained by the true nature of the universe at its fundamental level. For example, Leibniz argues that things seem to cause one another because God ordained a pre-established harmony among everything in the universe.
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Monads which, as fundamental constituents/ultimate microcosms of the universe, I guess, would be the source of all that "is", so I'm assuming, for anything to produce something else there must be an element of what we refer to as "will", would there not? But probably not of the specific sort that we know as human will, perhaps will more on the order of that which is referred to as "the Big Bang".
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I like this very much! Look at the universe; how can ANY words encompass that event? It IS its own
patrice
Oct 2012
#5
In th past GOD filled in the empty places in knowledge of the universe...
Agnosticsherbet
Oct 2012
#6
"the "insights" you speak of spark squarely from the anus of the "theologians""
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#27
ThatsMyOpinion usually pokes his head out and posts something like this every week or so.
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#34
You wanna see dead? Have a look at the Christian Liberals & Progressive People of Faith group.
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#36
Precious, you need to learn the difference between blocking and ignoring.
Starboard Tack
Oct 2012
#58
He doesn't give a shit, rexcat. His passive-aggressiveness is like the stripe on a skunks back.
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#73
Thanks, looks like a jury agreed that his passive-aggressive posts are not worthy of DU.
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#86
The narrative myths that fit things together were the function of the pluraltheistic religions, with
patrice
Oct 2012
#131
True, because changing your narrative/perspective does not necessarily change the nature of the
patrice
Oct 2012
#82
Sam Harris makes an excellent case in The Moral Landscape that counters you.
cleanhippie
Oct 2012
#137
The question often arises as to where one can find the seat of this theology,.
Thats my opinion
Oct 2012
#64
I would love to have an intelligent conversation about religion. Can you kindly explain what the
prefunk
Oct 2012
#43
Try not being so condescending, please. I did read the OP, and found it ambiguous.
prefunk
Oct 2012
#93
Perhaps these are not new insights, but the recapulation of what we have known for a long time.
Thats my opinion
Oct 2012
#109
So if there are NOT any "amazing new insights", just what is it you are talking about?
prefunk
Oct 2012
#119
All religions only point. None of them encapsulate the truth, the whole truth,
Thats my opinion
Oct 2012
#122
Is it safe to assume that you will not be answering my call for clarification?
prefunk
Oct 2012
#107
See 109--and please be more specific about your question and I'll try to respond. nt
Thats my opinion
Oct 2012
#113
I'm not certain whether evil insists independently or whether it's the absence of good.
no_hypocrisy
Oct 2012
#77
I really only have a Philosophy 101 acquaintence with Leibniz, but his was one of the thoughts
patrice
Oct 2012
#136