Arguing against the absolutist position, Leibniz offers a number of thought experiments with the purpose of showing that there is contradiction in assuming the existence of facts such as absolute location and velocity. These arguments trade heavily on two principles central to his philosophy: the principle of sufficient reason and the identity of indiscernibles. The principle of sufficient reason holds that for every fact, there is a reason that is sufficient to explain what and why it is the way it is and not otherwise. The identity of indiscernibles states that if there is no way of telling two entities apart, then they are one and the same thing. COUNT 4
QSN1 What did Leibniz argue against? ANS1 the absolutist position QSN2 Which principles did Leibniz's arguments trade heavily upon? ANS2 the principle of sufficient reason and the identity of indiscernibles QSN3 Leibnitz held that there is a reason that is sufficient to explain what and why it is the way it is and not otherwise for every what? ANS3 fact QSN4 What states that if there is no way of telling two entities apart, then they are one and the same thing? ANS4 identity of indiscernibles